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> Their model is selling to large companies

I'm not sure if that's the case now. Why would companies pay for licenses when they're optional and don't give any features?

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The same reason companies contribute to FOSS projects and various charity efforts? Despite what many people believe, companies are not forced to make money at all costs.

Why should they have before? It was local and you could just use it?

Before you were in violation of the terms of use, and most companies would rather pay for a license than risk a lawsuit

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