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I think there's "X should be free", and then there's "there should be a free implementation of X you have the option of using". The former is up for debate, but

I think there's "X should be free", and then there's "there should be a free implementation of X you have the option of using". The former is up for debate, but I doubt many people would disagree with the latter.

klelatti 6y ago
If 'should be a free implementation' means that it undermines the business model of the firm that I rely on to develop X then I'd disagree on the latter. ARM has a business model that I think broadly works for the industry and consumers. I'd rather not throw that away.