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When thriftmac started up a couple of years ago there were no lofty ideas or grand designs associated with it — just a desire to get all the best Mac freeware in one spot where it is easy to find.
But every now and then, we realize that there are many people who take the concept of free software very seriously indeed. One of those is the Free Software Foundation. This group actively promotes the idea of freely sharing, studying and modifying software for the greater good. And they’ve been doing it since 1985.
A few days ago we linked to an article written by a developer who insisted that there must be some cost associated with software — otherwise it would wither on the vine. The Free Software Foundation takes a completely opposite view, arguing that software flourishes with freedom. The site provides much food for thought for anyone who has ever wondered how it is that so many apps are freely available.
Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2008 in Opinion
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