The World Runs 20b Instances of Curl. Where's the Support?

The curl project's staggering 20 billion instances have sparked a lively debate about the ethics of open-source support, with some commenters arguing that users should respect the "use at your own risk" clause in OSS licenses, while others lament the lack of corporate gratitude. A notable dissenting voice pointed out that curl's massive community contribution – 1,400 authors and 30,500 helpers – suggests that support is, in fact, already there. As one commenter wryly noted, Apple's support page directing users to curl's resources is a "shining symbol of today's dystopian tech," highlighting the blurred lines between corporate and open-source responsibilities. The discussion reveals a consensus that human decency and reciprocity are essential in the open-source ecosystem.

Snapshot generated from the HN discussion