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The open secret of open washing – why companies pretend to be open source (www.theregister.com)
submitted 1 year ago by neme@lemm.ee to c/opensource@programming.dev
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[–] CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 63 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Open washing enables companies to capitalize on the positive perception of open source and open practices without actually committing to them. This can help improve their public image and appeal to consumers who value transparency and openness.

Saved you a click.

[–] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 1 year ago

so the same reason as every other something-washing then

[–] 0day@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

Like when everyone "went green"