Everybody is saying that this is going to be a boon for Linux and OSS because people will move away from shrinkwrapped software. People get so caught up in thinking that Linux is the one true OS they forget that something like this is a bane to people who's living is dependent on the so-called 'shrinkwrapped software'
Take me for example. I'm a musician. I have a USB MIDI interface. I use Cakewalk (sequencer) and I use a whole slew of DirectX, VST, and TDM plugins to aid in my creation. I have used linux before, infact, the box is sitting at my feet as I type this. If there was equivalent software for linux (drivers for the MIDI interface, and comprable sequencer, and comprable plugins) I'd fly over to Linux in no time flat. But since there isn't, I can't and Linux is forced to remain a hobby. And even if something like this was passed, I would still be forced to use shrinkwrapped software, because there is no viable alternative.
What's good for the goose isn't always good for the gander. But this is bad news for everyone, especially people like me with no place else to turn.
warning - due to inflation my.02 cents might be high than yours. be sure to convert wisely.
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Everybody is saying that this is going to be a boon for Linux and OSS because people will move away from shrinkwrapped software. People get so caught up in thinking that Linux is the one true OS they forget that something like this is a bane to people who's living is dependent on the so-called 'shrinkwrapped software'
.02 cents might be high than yours. be sure to convert wisely.
Take me for example. I'm a musician. I have a USB MIDI interface. I use Cakewalk (sequencer) and I use a whole slew of DirectX, VST, and TDM plugins to aid in my creation. I have used linux before, infact, the box is sitting at my feet as I type this. If there was equivalent software for linux (drivers for the MIDI interface, and comprable sequencer, and comprable plugins) I'd fly over to Linux in no time flat. But since there isn't, I can't and Linux is forced to remain a hobby. And even if something like this was passed, I would still be forced to use shrinkwrapped software, because there is no viable alternative.
What's good for the goose isn't always good for the gander. But this is bad news for everyone, especially people like me with no place else to turn.
warning - due to inflation my