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Open-source is where dreams go to die
Work for free and in return watch your passion get crushed by entitled users who are never satisfied
The Asahi Linux team reversed-engineered Apple’s complex hardware without documentation - a feat that would cost millions in a corporate setting - yet users complained when their specific peripheral didn’t work perfectly. The few who achieve financial sustainability through sponsorships represent a tiny minority, the “cream de la crème” whose projects reach exceptional popularity or fill crucial industry needs. Until we fundamentally change how we value and support open-source work, these projects will continue to be where dreams go to die - crushed under the weight of entitled users, unsustainable economics, and the inevitable burnout that follows.
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