Free Software is not a commodity (was: [ox-en] Oekonux introduction)
- From: Stefan Merten <smerten oekonux.de>
- Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 08:40:59 +0200
Free Software is not a commodity
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* Without exchange
Nothing must be exchanged
* Exists in abundance
There is no scarcity beyond technical limitations
* Open sources make secrets impossible
* Cooperation instead of competition
* Absolute quality claim
Result of the use-oriented way of production
For commodities it suffices if the buyer believes in quality
relative to the competitors
* Call to contribute (inclusion model)
With commodities only a small circle may contribute (exclusion
model)
.. admonition:: Conclusion
Free software is as worthless as the air to breathe
Only commodities may have an (exchange) value
The use value is independent of this
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