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From: Daniel70 <daniel47@eternal-september.org>
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Subject: Re: Paying For Linux
Date: Wed, 28 May 2025 21:10:11 +1000
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On 28/05/2025 8:19 am, Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:
> Is there ever a situation where you might actually want to pay for
> Free Software?
> 
> Yes, there is. Remember, Free Software is about the freedom do do
> things your own way. That includes spending your money the way you
> choose, not the way somebody else forces you to do.
> 
> <https://www.zdnet.com/article/should-you-ever-pay-for-linux-5-times-i-did-and-why/>
> 
I've contributed to MageiaLinux at Christmas time for the last 8-10 
Years. Same-Same with my SeaMonkey Internet Suite.

Maybe AU$100 each ... although one or the other takes EUs.
-- 
Daniel70