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Is Open Source Recession Proof?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the somebody-submit-a-better-story-please dept.

DaMan writes "ZDNet asks Is open source recession proof? 'So, how might a recession affect open source software? Well, first off, I think that any business model that relies on volunteers could certainly see interest decline if times get tough. There are a lot of businesses that rely on people working for them for free because they get a pay check somewhere else, and I think that a recession would make people question working without getting any dollars in return.'"

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  1. Re:Slow news day much? by DeeQ · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Oh noes im being modded down because there are no real stories to mod! eek! Ive got karma to burn and im bored :D