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> open source doesn’t not imply the authors have any duty to also provide packaging and distribution as well

If the authors are using open source as a selling point and marketing relay for broad audiences, I think there is a moral obligation to.

For projects with little awareness, niche, or "just a hobby, won't be big and professional", yes sure, I would never think to have any opinion, nor bothering them.



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