They didnt really "get away with it". But as far as Oracle, for example,doing something similar -- yes, open source languages get more of a pass.
Being an open community effort gives you a free-pass to make mistakes because you're methodologically sincere. Decisions are made by, and on behalf of, those who use the systems.
Having proprietary interests means you're methodologically insincere: mostly, you sell decisions for the developer but they are mostly for the company.
Being an open community effort gives you a free-pass to make mistakes because you're methodologically sincere. Decisions are made by, and on behalf of, those who use the systems.
Having proprietary interests means you're methodologically insincere: mostly, you sell decisions for the developer but they are mostly for the company.