[ClumsyPilot]

>> "There’s no inherent reason OSS should somehow forcefully live"

What on earth does this tirade even mean? Every business lives 'forcefully' and fights for survival. Sometimes it comes with values, i.e. we dont use child labour in DRK to mine thallium, fairtrade, organic, etc. OSS is one of those values.

Is there a business that lives 'effortlessly'?

[pjmlp]

FOSS doesn't have anything to do with values, or do you refuse FOSS software tainted by corporation's contributions that don't share your values?

Because then it is going to be a very thin selection available.

[ClumsyPilot]

FOSS software absolutely has value in an of itself, and I will take it even if it comes from satan himself.

As chirchill once said: "If Hitler invaded hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons."