Microsoft was one of the first softwares available to buy but why don’t people seem to flock to free software like they do to Microsoft? Why do people think that if it’s cheap then there must be something wrong with the product? Microsoft is basically a default program for a lot of computer users but realistically it restricts users because it has a closed source code making it illegal to change anything within the program. Free or open source software allows users to view the source code and change it to their liking. As we learnt in session 1, software was originally meant to be free to all because it benefited computers and people. When Microsoft decided to put prices on their software, people bought it up straight away. Why is it that people seem to trust Microsoft, a multi-million dollar company over programs that are made by people who believe in making software for the people? Wouldn’t it be more likely that a company would trick you than teams of volunteers in the community? Perhaps it’s because Microsoft have better advertising techniques or maybe people are just completely unaware that there are people out there creating software for the benefit of the community.
So, spread the word! Stop conforming and supporting a business that don’t care about you and start using open source software.
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