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# The Taber Report: Monetizing Open Source
- URL: https://www.chrismessina.me/blog/the-taber-report-monetizing-open-source/
- Published: 2005-12-16T13:11:56.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-25T03:44:38.000Z
- Author: Chris Messina
- Tags: Asides, Open source

Just in case I ever get asked about our [business model](http://www.decrem.com/bart/2005/10/creating-sustainable-value/?ref=chrismessina.me) again, now I have a [resource](http://www.taberconsulting.com/download/dtr-26.htm?ref=chrismessina.me) to point folks to. (Hat tip to my old buddy [Steve](http://growth-advisors.com/blog/?ref=chrismessina.me) for the tip!)