Open Season On Open Source?

conq writes "BusinessWeek has a piece looking at the possible future of open source. The article's conclusion is that it might be grim. From the piece: 'Software giant Oracle Corp. has acquired two small open-source companies and is in negotiations to buy at least one more. Many experts believe this is the beginning of a broader trend in which established tech companies scoop up promising open-source startups. While the validation is thrilling it's also unsettling. Many young idealists who set out to create an alternative to the tech Establishment now find themselves becoming part of it.'"

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Re:Why is this Unsettling

[DogDude]

Also, it is worth pointing out that such activity might raise anti-competetitive issues.

Also, it is worth pointing out that OSS itself may raise anti-competitive issues. Giving away a free product is about as bad if not worse than a large company controlling a large part of the market.