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From: snipeco.2@gmail.com (Sn!pe)
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Subject: Re: [OT] Re: The problem with not owning the software
Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 03:25:55 +0000
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Lawrence D'Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid> wrote:

> On Sun, 5 Jan 2025 01:50:21 +0000, Sn!pe wrote:
> 
> > There is far more to computing for the vast majority of users than
> > the ability to run open-source.  Get real!
> >
>
> The reality is, just about the entire computing ecosystem nowadays is
> crucially dependent on open source at some point. There is no longer 
> any getting away from it. It underlies everything.
>

Maybe so, but you've missed the point that the users (those 99% 
of people who use their computers as tools not toys) neither need 
to know that nor do they care about it.  Their requirements are
transparently (for them) catered for by existing software.
 
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