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nathanmillsyesterday at 10:21 PM3 repliesview on HN

Keep in mind that it's FREE and OPEN SOURCE software


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2ndorderthoughtyesterday at 11:09 PM

I remember my car broke down, it was trash worth maybe 200 in scrap metal at the time. The tow to the yard was like 100 or something. I was screwed and couldn't get rides to work. My buddy lent me a car he had for free. I did not complain once to anyone about the things wrong with that car, and I never will. I even fixed some small issues with it to return the favor. The guy and that car saved my livelihood at the time.

I realize that's a little dramatic. I also think people are allowed to raise issues. But the entitlement and the way people talk about free software is annoying. Especially when alternatives cost as much as a used or new car.

If you have a Ferrari pallete for software then I hope there's an alternative that satisfies that for free, if so say so, otherwise shut up, contribute, or pay the Ferrari dollars already.

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nkriscyesterday at 11:38 PM

Potential users like honest reviews and criticisms of open source software. It helps us decide if it’s worth using or not.

simonhyesterday at 10:26 PM

Firstly developers and designers of OSS need honest feedback from users as well, not just commercial developers.

Secondly, how does being OSS justify significant regressions?

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