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Microsoft's .NET is the only ecosystem where "component vendors" are a thing. I don't understand how people can buy and rely on proprietary "components".

• oceanswave 10y ago
  Plenty for Java too and components for iOS and Android apps
• UK-AL 10y ago
  It's in addition too, open source components. If people want the commercial support, fast bug fixes and other benefits you get by buying these components why not?
  • bad_user 10y ago
    Because you lose control and pay money for it.
    • abiox 10y ago
      what does "lose control" mean in this particular context?
• mb_72 10y ago
  Such components - I use Developer Express components - greatly accelerate development time and offer extra functionality out of the box. None of my clients care one white about open source, they just want their products developed quickly.