Free and open source software projects are in transition

In this web content, the author discusses the end of the tech bubble and the shift in the industry towards monopolistic companies that control the market and extract revenue from other tech companies. They also highlight the changes taking place in the open source project Eleventy, which is now partnering with CloudCannon to ensure its sustainability. The author expresses concern about the extractive nature of the relationship between tech companies and open source projects, as well as the potential negative impact on FLOSS communities. They suggest finding mutually beneficial partnerships and making community-supported projects more sustainable as possible solutions. The author also mentions other interesting topics such as AI, software development, and personal experiences.

https://www.baldurbjarnason.com/2023/the-floss-transition/

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