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Why Not Open Source?

People often ask why Wolfram doesn't use the open-source business model. The simple answer is that large-scale, unified design requires centralized control and sustained effort that we feel is less achievable with free and open-source software.

Check out this blog post by Director of Technical Communication & Strategy Jon McLoone, as well as a podcast featuring some of our senior developers and staff, for deeper discussions about why our design approach is essential to the technology we're building.

"Why Wolfram Tech Isn't Open Source—A Dozen Reasons"

by Jon McLoone, Director of Technical Communication & Strategy

"Thoughts on Wolfram & Open Source"

by Wolfram senior developers and staff

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