Fill Quote by Mitch Kapor
“Open source can propagate to fill all the nooks and crannies that people want it to fill.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 1999, MIT Technology Review
Open source spreads wherever people desire its use, filling every niche.
In simple terms: Open source fills every niche people want
Key Takeaway
Encourage open collaboration.
Themes
innovation
collaboration
technology
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
observational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- software development
- community projects
- education
- government policy
Key Concepts
Open source
network effects
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we sustain open projects?
- What niches benefit most?
A Different Perspective
Open source may lack funding for maintenance.
