Very good article, sensitive and positive. Thanks.

@itnotes @stefano
It is an interesting thought that the GPL might lead to a company takeover, when the company wants to control the direction of the project. (Coughs IBM)

Sadly this is not really testable.
Further is there the possibility for forks, so this will not always be successful.

But still a nice thought to consider.

@itnotes @stefano

> The use of Open Source must not become a vehicle for a business model that tends to close, trap, or cage the user. Or harm anyone. And if it is oriented toward worsening the product solely for one's own gain, I can only be against it.

Golden words!