How to convince my friend that open source is good?

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My friend doesn't believe in open source projects, especially in a crowded market.

How do I convince him that with open source we build awareness and indirect income?

What are the pros and cons of open source?

Just ask your friend what all websites/web applications does he use on a daily basis, there should be something from open source out of that set. I believe many websites make money using open source technologies and many companies/startups release their technologies as open source helping others benefit out of it. Current tech scene would never have improved without open source community and collaboration.

Present several case studies of companies/products that you wish to emulate.

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