[ThrowawayR2]

Much as people will hate hearing this, ultimately Gates won the argument. Formerly pro-FOSS software developers are turning away from FOSS to "open core" and other fake FOSS licenses that are actually proprietary to try to monetize their software using arguments largely identical to Gates' that it's unfair for software to be used by businesses and corporations without its creators getting some compensation for it. FOSS project owners are burning out from pressure where FAANG + MSFT simply hire new developers to replace any that want to move on to doing something new because they have the income to do so.

[waynesonfire]

I use so much open source technology at my company and we give jack shit back*. It's really a shame that businesses don't recognize the value being added and contribute back. Even a grass-roots effort by the peons doing the work for the business using open source are unable to convince the business that these tools should be rewarded.