There is a big difference if something is made by individuals (like most open source projects), or made by a for profit company (which this image is talking about).
I think “if it’s free then you’re the product” is good general advice to keep in mind using larger applications. I don’t think it applies well to smaller projects though. It’s a good system to think about but I do agree that it’s not a great phrase.
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There is a big difference if something is made by individuals (like most open source projects), or made by a for profit company (which this image is talking about).
I think “if it’s free then you’re the product” is good general advice to keep in mind using larger applications. I don’t think it applies well to smaller projects though. It’s a good system to think about but I do agree that it’s not a great phrase.
not everythings are roses