Manufacturer and steward dual role clarification
Guidance needed
Confirmation that manufacturers of commercial open source software can be the open-source software steward of the community edition of the same open source project.
Background
Some companies maintain both commercial and community editions of the same open source software. The relationship between manufacturer and steward roles in this context needs clarification.
Why this matters
This clarification is important for commercial open source companies because it directly impacts a very common business model: releasing a community edition of a project as open source, and providing a hardened, entreprise version of the same project with long term support for a fee.
Impact on FAQs
This guidance specifically affects the FAQ about whether manufacturers can also serve as open-source software stewards.