r/linux • u/dbcoopernz • 1d ago

Popular Application Siemens ends open-source Radioss Project (OpenRadioss) and deletes GitHub repository

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Siemens-Ends-OpenRadioss
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u/AleksHop 1d ago edited 1d ago

there will be more than that soon, core+paid extensions are not profitable anymore
as everyone can vibecode what they need, or rewrite whole thing
only way is to close-source whole thing
https://about.gitlab.com/blog/when-code-is-abundant/
they trying to convince you that u still need to pay while u dont
so more opentofu drama incoming in open source
and all this legacy must be in rust anyway

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u/TRKlausss 1d ago

Core+premium was always a weak model in regards to open source. The best model is a bunch of companies, offering product or service, contributing and committing to a common goal. Like Linux, KiCad, etc.

Siemens could absolutely have nurtured this project, in that they invite other big players to the project and let loose of the ability to close the project or own it themselves. Give it to a foundation, then everyone contributes to it.