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It always feels like open source enthusiasts would never pay for something themselves, but expect that their boss will for some reason. What would your boss get
by grumpymouse 3y ago
It always feels like open source enthusiasts would never pay for something themselves, but expect that their boss will for some reason. What would your boss get by paying that he/she isn't already getting for free?
- Bilal_io 3y agoBecause we expect the person making money from the tool to help pay for it. This applies to individuals as well if the tool is making them money
- distances 3y agoIt would help if the projects had some option to purchase a license or subscription, even if the application is open source. Lots of employees have a company credit card and the authorization to use it for small productivity purchases. But it would have to be a business expense that is easy to file, not a donation.