Open source already includes commercial use by definition. The label “commercial open source” mixes copyright, licenses and business models, creates confusion, and helps disguise non‑open‑source licenses. If you care about the open source commons, avoid the term and always check the facts.
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Choosing AnyType: A Platform for Scalable, Secure Governance
STF needed a scalable, secure, and asynchronous collaboration system for representatives across multiple time zones. This article explains why AnyType was selected, how it is used today, and which features and challenges matter most as the Software Transparency Foundation.
From Commodity Trap to Sustainable Innovation: Convincing Automotive Executives to Embrace Open Source
Automotive companies spend too much on commodity software. Co-creating multiplies their investment through community collaboration. This frees resources for true differentiation. Read about, the concepts and ideas to master, that support this strategic journey.
The evolution of my remote office setup – 2025
Blog post describing the evolution of my "remote office" set up in the last couple of years.
Why choosing open source tools; yet another argument
Your toolbox defines your craft. The freedom to choose, evolve, and master your tools is not just a productivity choice—it’s a long-term strategic decision that will put you in control of your craft, for life. Yet another reason to choose open source tools.
Open Source Communities Are Outstanding Learning Environments
Open source communities are outstanding learning environments. By contributing, you learn actively, get real feedback, and grow faster than in most companies. If you want to take control of your career, start with open source.
Empowering Engineers as Ambassadors: A Strategic Business Investment
Equipping engineers to represent your company in open source is more than a nice-to-have — it's a strategic investment with long-term business impact.
Minimise branding-related risks when your company has a commercial and an open source profile
I am not a branding expert, but my journey through numerous long-term open-source projects and collaborations with marketing departments and professionals has allowed me to learn some simple but valuable lessons in this field. I would like to describe some of them in this blog post. So, what exactly is a brand and how do … Continue reading Minimise branding-related risks when your company has a commercial and an open source profile
My remote office set up
There are plenty of articles about different remote set ups written by people who work remotely, as I have been for many years now. UPDATE: I have published a new article about the evolution of the set up described here. Please read it after this one. As a home based but frequent short-term traveler kind … Continue reading My remote office set up
Meetup group related with technology in San Miguel De La Palma: next steps
San Miguel De La Palma is my home island. Most people simply refer to it as La Palma. Located in the Canary Islands, this has always been the place for me to recharge, for sharing time with friends and family. My friends there have lives different from mine. My family too. They live slower, they … Continue reading Meetup group related with technology in San Miguel De La Palma: next steps
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