Difference between revisions of "Needs are met"
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* Cooperation (power with) - everyone's needs matter more equally. | * Cooperation (power with) - everyone's needs matter more equally. | ||
* Stimulation - OSS is only limited by our ability to dream and contribute. | * Stimulation - OSS is only limited by our ability to dream and contribute. | ||
| + | * Understanding/Learning - how software does, what it does. (At least for programmers) | ||
=== Comments === | === Comments === | ||
Revision as of 16:35, 17 August 2006
Below is a list of Needs that can be met by using and supporting free software (often called "open source" software, though these terms make a difference). You are invited to add items and comments.
- Freedom - four kinds of
- Collaboration - people work together to build OSS.
- No additional cost per installation, so it can be shared freely.
- Equality - more computers can run typical OSS than can run typical commercial software.
- Internationality - most OSS has multiple language support.
- Openness - there is no secret code in OSS.
- Safety and Trust - because there are no secrets, it's easier to trust developers.
- Financial ease - most OSS is free.
- Evolutionary creativity - new features can be added or requested by anyone.
- Community and mutuality - it's fun to contribute.
- Cooperation (power with) - everyone's needs matter more equally.
- Stimulation - OSS is only limited by our ability to dream and contribute.
- Understanding/Learning - how software does, what it does. (At least for programmers)
Comments
- I am scared of OSS being difficult to learn and use.
- I was too, but found out that some OSS is easier than some commercial.
