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OccupySaaS: Laid-Off Engineers Launch Open-Source SaaS Replacements

Commenters argue open-source SaaS model mirrors support services like Red Hat

7 Nov 2 3:40 AM · 9d ago · 4 comments · 1 source · development 7 of 8

A commenter suggests that open-sourcing SaaS isn't novel; service providers already monetize by offering support and service around FOSS (comparing to Red Hat's Linux model), avoiding rent-seeking only if the software itself can't be held hostage.

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