free software creates a new kind of [free] monopoly?

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From: Richard Stallman
Date: Fri, 19 Jul 1991 09:47

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Most users think that GNU software is pretty high quality.
But it certainly has some weak points which can use improvement.

If you feel it is worth paying for better software, how about paying
for better free software?  You could pay someone to make the
improvement you would like.  Look in etc/SERVICE for a list of service
providers you can choose from.

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Subject: free software creates a new kind of [free] monopoly?
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