Why closed source sucksred-gate.com 2 pointsjorgem11 years ago3 commentsSaveHideCopy link On HNComments−LarryMade211yAll I can say is get used to it.Sometimes even in open source support just ends; unless you know how to patch bugs/fix dependency drift then you may be SOL there too.Only best defence is know what your project's dependencies are and mitigate for potential loss/change.−dllthomas11y"unless you know how to patch bugs/fix dependency drift"Or are willing to pay someone who does...−informatimago11yWhouah! You mean I COULD patch bugs, fix dependency drift or have somebody do it for me against (reasonable) payment at all? That's wonderfull!Try to do that with Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Word!
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All I can say is get used to it.
Sometimes even in open source support just ends; unless you know how to patch bugs/fix dependency drift then you may be SOL there too.
Only best defence is know what your project's dependencies are and mitigate for potential loss/change.
"unless you know how to patch bugs/fix dependency drift"
Or are willing to pay someone who does...
Whouah! You mean I COULD patch bugs, fix dependency drift or have somebody do it for me against (reasonable) payment at all? That's wonderfull!
Try to do that with Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Word!