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by dblock 2768 days ago
Artsy CTO here. I am excited to see this article and, putting aside that it quotes me :)

A couple of things I wanted to highlight that are not in the article and should have been.

- Pay attention to how Microsoft has used open-source to turn things around in terms of developer credibility.

- Becoming open-source by default can still be an advantage as 99% of companies don't do it. It can still fix your hiring pipeline, but that advantage won't last as it's becoming more mainstream.

AMA
1 comments
pdimitar 2768 days ago
Why didn't you open source before ElasticSearch invented something better than yours?

Was the code your core business proposition? I doubt it but still asking.

Was there a bureaucratic blocker -- or golfer-type rich guys with strong bias who simply don't get software? Or was it something else?

I mean, I am pretty sure you guys knew for a long time that this moment has been coming. What kept you from reacting a bit earlier?

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