• Autonomous User@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    while also allowing companies to recoup costs for services they provide

    Or just stop replacing our software with your service.

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      5 months ago

      I agree with the sentiment, but I think the article meant “service” in a more general way. For example, developing software for sale, to be used offline and/or on device rather than cloud, can also be considered a service.

    • dan1101@lemm.ee
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      5 months ago

      I know, these corporations got rich selling software but it’s not enough any more. Even with more users than ever.