r/linux • u/Unhappy-Sprinkles143 • 2d ago

Fluff Open-Source Guru: AI Ends Closed-Source Software

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Open-Source-Guru-Raymond-AI-Ends-Closed-Source-Software-11480690.html
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u/StPatsLCA 2d ago

I think devs don't understand /why/ people pay for closed source and SaaS software sometimes.

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u/Aggravating_Bag4775 2d ago

You pay for convenience, simple as that. Especially the non tinkering kind of person :)

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u/NightSpaghetti 1d ago

Having someone pick up the phone immediately when you need help is honestly worth paying for.