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      11 months ago

      If you had respect for open source software, you’d be willing to pay for it

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          They are just showing you that you don’t need to spend $2000 on Autocad and other listed software, because Zorin has all these open source tools bundled in it.

          Though tbh replacing Autocad or office365 with FOSS alternatives are bold claims because these alternatives just aren’t viable in a commercial environment.

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          The pro version is just official support service from the company. That’s how FOSS has always been monetized, no?

          Seems like a good deal for people completely unfamiliar with Linux who just want a cheap OS and help to keep it running.

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          It doesn’t go into much detail but it says pro includes blender and planify? Does any of that $50 go back to the apps, I wonder?

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      Personally, I would say Richard Stallman has respect for open source software: https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/selling.html.

      Having respect for free (as in “libre”) software means caring if the software can sustain its own development, and not just caring if you get it free (as in “gratis”). It’s not always viable to support a project on donations and free time the way GNU is. https://xkcd.com/2347/

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      It’s just support, for people that can afford it or want it. The bonus software is all free or foss, the rest are wallpapers or other gnome themes that can be get otherwise

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      I use the free version. its fine. if you have to have it look like a mac then yeah you can pay or configure it yourself like you would with any linux.