[ubuntu-uk] Free vs non-free drivers etc

[Tony Arnold]

Alan,

alan c wrote:

> a further thought - I have a deep and penetrating appreciation of open 
> source software, but I sometimes reflect on the future of the software 
> industry. I often get the impression that foss authors frequently have 
> a programming day job, not always in foss areas.  In the extreeme 
> case, *all* foss, then what (wider) business model is going to provide 
> foss authors with income - from any source (of income...)? I do not 
> know, I really hope it will support a substantial foss sector.

Are you confusing free as in beer with free as in freedom? FOSS does not
have to be free as in beer!

Regards,
Tony.
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