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As a developer, I use a lot of open source. But I haven't paid for a desktop application in years. The web, with it's promise of a free browser and free web app
by spcelzrd 9y ago
As a developer, I use a lot of open source. But I haven't paid for a desktop application in years. The web, with it's promise of a free browser and free web applications, has done as much to destroy the perceived value of software.
- eeZah7Ux 9y agoYou are confusing value with price. Breathable air is free of charge (so far) and people value breathing. Similarly, pro bono work does not cheapen the value of a lawyer work. Working for $1 per hour does.
- BlackFly 9y agoI've paid for IntelliJ and Maple. Yeah, my company would pay for IntelliJ, but I prefer to install it at home and work on my own projects and occasionally change jobs. I am paying for the updates is how I see it. As long as people keep paying, they ought to keep working on it. The minute that stops seeming to be true, I will probably switch to other products.
- orkoden 9y agoFree web applications and free FLOSS have lead to people not valuing software you are right. If there is much good software and services available for free, why should I pay? As a developer I have bought many pieces of software to make my work easier: Git Tower, Kaleidoscope, PaintCode, Dash, Reveal, Charles, Acorn, Paw, are what come to mind right now. I perceive all of these tools' value to be high.