How do developers get money from free or unfurl source software?

I'm talking going on for good applications or web-based software similar to CMSs - how do they make money if the item is free or friendly source... How do they stop people ripping them stale or taking the project in the wrong direction? what license should I receive to make the most out of something I hope to write?


Answers:    A few ways an single developer or troop of developers can make money of a GPL or GNU license is by offering support on the software, charging for upgrades, getting hired for other work once your free software get known. Also, the author can still charge for the software even though it is initiate source and free.

Essentially creating good free software is a well-mannered way of getting your mark out there if you're a developer. The those who developed GAIM (now known as pidgin [www.pidgin.im]) be hired by G00GLE.


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