If proprietary software does its job better than any available free alternative, this is wrong. "Of course this application makes me work less efficient but it's FREEEEEE". Yawn.
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Originally posted by Cthulhux View PostIf proprietary software does its job better than any available free alternative, this is wrong. "Of course this application makes me work less efficient but it's FREEEEEE". Yawn.
There are times when freedom has required people to sacrifice their lives, but here we can win freedom with nothing more than an inconvenience." - Richard Stallman
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Originally posted by asdxAnd what if one day the proprietary software you use to get work done goes away. What do you do?
Do you take over development of all free software you use which is discontinued? Well, fine for you, but I wouldn't even have the time for that.
Either I'd stick with the last version or I'll look for an alternative. No matter if the particular software is free or not. Sorry, but if I need a new hammer, I'll buy one instead of building one myself. Again: For me, a tool is primarily a tool and nothing else.
Originally posted by asdxAt least with Free Software I have the peace of mind that I have the code. Therefore I (and other people) control it, and I don't have to worry about such things.
Originally posted by asdxPersonally, I wouldn't want to depend on proprietary software, even more if my living/work/income depended on it. No way in hell I would take such risk.
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Originally posted by asdxWhat if your work required something that is very specific and the proprietary alternatives didn't provide that?
Originally posted by asdxMy point is that it's just easier to get screwed with proprietary software.
Do you only use free drivers BTW?
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Originally posted by Cthulhux View Post... with "getting screwed" meaning "having to change one day in the very far future". Alright.
Many of them call home. Many of them track you without even informing you. And this is just the benign part of them - more nefarious proprietary software outright does anything it can.
Or, to use a web example, if you use some forum you don't have the source to (say, vbulletin), how can you know they properly hash the users' passwords?
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Originally posted by curaga View PostI find it curious how you completely skip the malware and privacy implications of using proprietary software.
Originally posted by curaga View PostMany of them call home. Many of them track you without even informing you.
Proprietary, huh?
Originally posted by curaga View PostOr, to use a web example, if you use some forum you don't have the source to (say, vbulletin), how can you know they properly hash the users' passwords?
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