The problem with the computer industry under capitalism - Free Software the answer?

Posted by mvheuver on Oct 5, 2007 8:36 PM EDT
marxist.com; By Maarten Vanheuverswyn 		Mail this story
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The way the computer industry functions today is a perfect illustration of all the faults and massive inefficiencies of capitalism, where the primary goal is not serving the interests of society. Developing, improving and distributing software takes place only where big profits can be made. This stands in sharp contrast to free software, where human knowledge and the produce of human labour is used to the advantage all of society.

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how amusing gus3 70 2,439 Oct 12, 2007 9:04 AM
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