Making Linux GPL'd was definitely the best thing I ever did.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Torvalds asserts that licensing Linux under GPL was his most impactful decision.
- In plain terms
- Releasing Linux as open source was the best move he made.
- What can you take from it?
- Open licensing can maximize impact and adoption.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines your best decision?
- How does licensing change adoption?
Another view
Proprietary models also drive specific successes.
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