Tech Companies Don't Understand Open Source

<p>Tom and Chunga are fresh back from the Thanksgiving holiday and they're talking about something that most tech industry executives claim to understand, but really don't.</p> <p>Today's episode is all about open source. It seems counter-intuitive to create a piece of software, give it away for free, and then try to make money with it! </p> <p>Why would anyone in their right mind choose to do that?</p> <p>The trick is to understand the larger strategy when it comes to open source. The Hacks discuss the tremendous benefits of having an open source community and strategy as a component to any tech industry business model. They also talk about how most businesses that have an open source offering and community are actually getting things wrong.</p> <p>Listen now to find out why Tom Hatch says open source is the most misunderstood area of tech!</p> <p><strong>Follow us on Twitter:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/thehackscast">@thehackscast</a></p> <p><strong>Listen to past episodes:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.thehacks.io">www.thehacks.io</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>