“Why would you spend £5 on a magazine when you can get that online for free?”
What does the decline of print journalism have to do with the future of open source software?
In this episode of Open Matters, we’re joined by Neil Mohr, former editor of Linux Format, to explore surprising parallels between the world of magazines and the challenges facing open source today.
We talk about:
- How print journalism lost its business model to the internet — and what that might mean for open source.
- Paywalls, ad blockers, affiliate marketing, and the rise of AI “schlop.”
- Digital sovereignty, open standards like ODF, and why governments are waking up to the value of open infrastructure.
- Why thriving ecosystems (companies, communities, and contributors) matter more than single-country strategies.
👉 If you care about the future of open source, journalism, or how we sustain the digital commons, this conversation is for you.
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