Has anyone ever done an economic analysis of free software(GNU licensed software) and how it plays out financially for all the actors involved?
As an example, how does a license like GNU play out for the average person contributing to a successful GNU licensed game versus a closed source game?
And also, at a more macro level, wouldn't a GNU-like license foster innovation and collaboration in the developing world and lead to greater profit for all parties involved in the long run(except ofc mega-corps)?
*I might just open an Ask HN when I've thought this question through some more.
As an example, how does a license like GNU play out for the average person contributing to a successful GNU licensed game versus a closed source game?
And also, at a more macro level, wouldn't a GNU-like license foster innovation and collaboration in the developing world and lead to greater profit for all parties involved in the long run(except ofc mega-corps)?
*I might just open an Ask HN when I've thought this question through some more.