Winamp is not going open source. Here's what it is doing – and why (zdnet.com) 3 points by CrankyBear 2y ago ↗ HN
[–] tssva 2y ago ↗ Since there is no byline, I’m going to assume the article was AI generated. The writing is horrible and no human editor could have reviewed it prior to being published. [–] richij 2y ago ↗ Troll detected.
[–] dustyharddrive 2y ago ↗ > The current owner, Llama Group, has plans for the app that are not open-source compatible.> Instead, ... "Winamp will remain the owner of the software and will decide on the innovations made in the official version."> While Winamp hasn't said yet what license it will use for this forthcoming version, it cannot be open source with that level of corporate control.Making the generous assumption they end up with an OSI-approved license...Why gatekeep open source behind open contribution? Also, what maintainer doesn't make decisions for their "official version"?
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[ 3.5 ms ] story [ 19.5 ms ] thread> Instead, ... "Winamp will remain the owner of the software and will decide on the innovations made in the official version."
> While Winamp hasn't said yet what license it will use for this forthcoming version, it cannot be open source with that level of corporate control.
Making the generous assumption they end up with an OSI-approved license...
Why gatekeep open source behind open contribution? Also, what maintainer doesn't make decisions for their "official version"?