TechnologyEnglish · 2 months ago

Why 'free' proprietary software will always end in tears

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Why 'free' proprietary software will always end in tears

TechnologyEnglish · 2 months ago

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Nearly every day, my kids come home from school and go on about some new app or game they and their mates are excited about.

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2 months ago
Good read, I think the practical example of enshittification makes it easier to understand.

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