Quote by Linus Torvalds

Shareware tends to combine the worst of commercial software with the worst of free software.

Shareware tends to combine the worst of commercial software

Summary

This quote implies that Shareware, which refers to software that is distributed for users to try before purchasing, usually has negative aspects from both commercial and free software. It suggests that Shareware may come with drawbacks seen in commercial software, such as high costs or limited access to certain features, while also inheriting issues commonly associated with free software, like lack of support or lower quality. Essentially, this statement underscores the notion that Shareware often incorporates the negative elements of both these software models.

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Computers

By Linus Torvalds

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