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Why can't a monetized OS also be FOSS?
by Rohansi 11mo ago
Why can't a monetized OS also be FOSS?
- Nextgrid 11mo agoBecause the monetization wouldn't work; anyone can just recompile the FOSS code and legally distribute a free build and users & PC manufacturers would flock to that.
- chickensong 11mo agoThat's already how it is, and yet the majority choose to pay for the convenience of two proprietary systems. We still haven't seen a FOSS offering that's well-suited for the typical end user IMHO.
- tmtvl 11mo agoI mean, Elementary OS exists... but it doesn't seem to be very popular for some reason.