An article that observes that "Free software scares normal people."

· Bits and Bobs 11/4/25
  • An article that observes that "Free software scares normal people."
    • Free software emerges from a process of experts adding the features they want.
      • Glomming on possibility.
      • Like clay being added.
    • Simple, mass market software requires a strong authorial voice, curatorial judgment.
      • Cutting away possibility.
      • Like carving marble.
    • Successful mass market tools need to be hewn out of marble by an auteur.

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