Licensing is packaging
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- Licensing is a key component of software packaging, influencing customer perception and adoption.
- Keygen's growth is attributed to reducing fear of vendor lock-in through a source-available model, not just a freemium offering.
- Fair Source licensing provides a continuity path, addressing customer concerns about long-term viability.
- Source-available models create virality and community engagement, driving adoption and market saturation.
- Closed-source lacks continuity options and distribution benefits compared to source-available or open-source models.
- Licensing is not a business model but a packaging lever; Fair Source balances openness and risk.