Drew DeVault • 9/9/2016

What motivates the authors of the software you use?

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The article examines the fundamental motivations of software authors, contrasting the profit-driven nature of proprietary software with the user-centric ethos of open source. It argues that choosing software requires considering whether it serves the user's or a company's interests, highlighting issues like vendor lock-in, data ownership, and hackability.

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