Question: How Does Linux Make Money?
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Many developers earn their monthly income creating Linux code.

They work for companies that, for one reason or another, have determined that supporting the Linux ecosystem is good for business.

Some are “open source” companies.

Making free software is a key part of what they do.

How does Ubuntu make money?

1 Answer. In short, Canonical (the company behind Ubuntu) earns money from it’s free and open source operating system from: Paid Professional Support (like the one Redhat Inc. offers to corporate customers) Ubuntu’s Software Center section for paid software (Canonical earns a part of that money)

How does open source software make money?

How do Open Source Companies and Programmers make money?

  • Open Source software is nothing new to many. It is free computer software that is made available along with its code.
  • Companies Pay Open Source Programmers.
  • Earning By Creating Special Plugins, Etc.
  • Earning by Customization of Code.
  • Earning By Providing Support.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

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Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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