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What Makes Something "Better Than Free"?

Posted by Zonk on from the better-than-better-than-ezra dept.

Stanislav_J writes "In a very thought-provoking essay entitled 'Better Than Free' Kevin Kelly, Senior Maverick at Wired, probes the question of how thoughts, ideas and words that are so constantly, easily, and casually copied can still have economic value. 'If reproductions of our best efforts are free,' he asks, 'how can we keep going? To put it simply, how does one make money selling free copies?' He enumerates and explains eight qualities that can, indeed, make something financially viable — 'better than free.' A very timely article in light of the constant discussion of RIAA/piracy/copyright issues."

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  1. chocolate by Timesprout · · Score: 4, Funny

    nuff said

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  2. WOW, Immediacy! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Immediacy -- Sooner or later you can find a free copy of whatever you want, but getting a copy delivered to your inbox the moment it is released -- or even better, produced -- by its creators is a generative asset.

    Yes, yes, this is exactly what I wanted, the whole article immediately available here, instead of having to click on the link!


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