How to convince my friend that open source is good?

2 points by feketegy 15y ago ↗ HN

My friend doesn't believe in open source projects, especially in a crowded market.

How do I convince him that with open source we build awareness and indirect income?

What are the pros and cons of open source?

2 comments

[ 5.2 ms ] story [ 12.5 ms ] thread

michaelpinto 15y ago ↗

Present several case studies of companies/products that you wish to emulate.

rjhackin 15y ago ↗

Just ask your friend what all websites/web applications does he use on a daily basis, there should be something from open source out of that set. I believe many websites make money using open source technologies and many companies/startups release their technologies as open source helping others benefit out of it. Current tech scene would never have improved without open source community and collaboration.