3 ms·
The only user facing freedom in free software is the ability to get and redistribute the software for free. But that's not what free software is about. For all
by legulere 10y ago
The only user facing freedom in free software is the ability to get and redistribute the software for free. But that's not what free software is about. For all the other freedoms you need to be able to program, which makes you a developer.
- mkesper 10y agoImagine your business depends on it. You can hire someone who works on it. Try that with proprietary software.
- vlozko 10y agoThen, as a business you: A) Buy a newer app that does what you need it to do. B) Pay for software support or C) Develop your own version Hinging one's business on software who's future isn't so certain is a potentially stupid risk.
- legulere 10y agothere's also option D: pay the developer to continue support.