And then you wonder why free/open can’t make a dent in the consumer space. It’s simple, they’re not selling a consumer product!
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(They’re selling a component of a consumer product. An OS is just a component. A cloud is just a component. The experience is the product.)
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@aral this is the mistake many tech companies make. OS sellers. Hardware sellers. Broadband/Carrier providers. -
@Smutchings Yep. All components. They’re peddling components and wondering why consumers are not buying. That’Í not what consumers do. -
@aral and when they try to bring it together, they skimp and cut and deliver awful experiences. Seen it too many times!
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@aral I remember that there were small companies and they used to sell PCs with Linux but that was long time ago -
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@aral Those stores probably don't sell computers because they probably wouldn't sell very many of (cont) http://tl.gd/nd9lkiThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@aral I wish it was that simple why do you think other projects exist and the push for open hardware etc its not that simple sadly "-/Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@aral There have been huge things about this also about Linux developers asking for a refund when they pay for Windows Licence by deault etcThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@aral actually alot of countries for years had a policy where you can not buy Linux on a computer :/ also Merchandise raises great income :)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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