A few years ago I realized that more companies need to let engineers have some money to contribute to OSS. Say a percent or two of their salary that they can give to free software that is used by the company.
This would help fund software, help get rid of the bureaucracy (don't have to justify it, etc), and put the money where it's likely most needed.
They likely know which projects are under funded or critical to the company.
> https://blog.glyph.im/2024/03/software-needs-to-be-more-expensive.html
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