> Network effects, more code contribution, and the like. That's important for open source software. For me, it's opportunities to get paid more. If I can expand

> Network effects, more code contribution, and the like. That's important for open source software. For me, it's opportunities to get paid more. If I can expand my market, than I could raise my price or get money somewhere else. I don't understand what you're saying here. > The advertising effect of piracy may increase sales. This I consider highly unlikely to weigh against the lost sales, but unfortunately it is pretty much impossible to find out. > I was referring to less restrictive alternatives not whether or not if somebody broke the law. I don't understand this either... > It is certainly feasible to run small experiments on a small portion of your business. You do not have to risk your entire business operation to learn the truth about what work or not. What kind of experiment do you suggest? Giving away the software for free. Something is telling me that that would not increase income ;) So what king of experiment do you mean exactly?