Broken Quote by Darl McBride
“The business model of Linux distribution is broken; it's like the business model of the dotcoms. Running your company on Linux is like running your company on Napster.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TechCrunch, 2001
The speaker likens Linux’s business model to the failed dot‑com era and to Napster, implying it’s unsustainable and risky for companies.
In simple terms: Linux’s business model is compared to failed dot‑coms and Napster.
Key Takeaway
Seek sustainable, revenue‑generating open‑source strategies.
Themes
technology
business models
open source
risk
innovation
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
business analysis
technology commentary
When to use this quote
- enterprise IT planning
- startup strategy
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
economics
software licensing
market dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can open source be profitable?
- What lessons from dot‑com failures apply?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may ignore successful Linux enterprises and community benefits.
