software <> inventions

That's what opensource people say. I'm just curious about what they have to say about R&D of algorithms. How can a company who specializes in say creating efficient algorithms for physical and mathematical modelling still secure a profit while still making it's finds available to everyone? In such a senior I don't see how software <> invention.

Just reflecting on the opensource model....

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