Add Quote by Larry Ellison
“If an open source product gets good enough, we'll simply take it. So the great thing about open source is nobody owns it - a company like Oracle is free to take it for nothing, include it in our products and charge for support, and that's what we'll do. So it is not disruptive at all - you have to find places to add value. Once open source gets good enough, competing with it would be insane. We don't have to fight open source, we have to exploit open source.”
About This Quote
When open source matures, companies should leverage it rather than compete directly, adding value through services and support.
In simple terms: Use open source as a foundation, not a threat.
Key Takeaway
Build on existing tools.
Themes
technology
business
open source
competition
value creation
Mood
pragmatic
strategic
Type
business
technology
When to use this quote
- software development
- enterprise IT
- product strategy
- startup planning
Key Concepts
strategic integration
market dynamics
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you add unique value to an open source platform?
- What risks arise from depending heavily on community-driven code?
A Different Perspective
Open source reliance can limit differentiation if not creatively extended.
