Has Open Source Lost Its Halo?

Open-source software development once had a reputation as a grassroots movement, but it is increasingly a mainstream IT profit center. Citing an online opinion piece by Gordon Haff, an analyst at Illuminata Inc., the article notes that HP and IBM have not only profited from open-source at the expense of competitors, but have also boosted their images in the open-source community.

There’s no denying that Open Source is more commercial than ever, but it’s still a good thing for the most part. One of the largest benefits of open source is the ability to see the code for yourself and adjust it if necessary. It’s core benefits are still there, so who cares if some large companies are using it to their advantage?

Source: Slashdot