Free Software is not a commodity
- Without exchange
Nothing must be exchanged - Exists in abundance
There is no scarcity beyond technical limitations - Open sources make secrets impossible
- Cooperation instead of competition
- Absolute quality claim
Result of the use-oriented way of production
For commodities it suffices if the buyer believes in quality relative to the competitors - Call to contribute (inclusion model)
With commodities only a small circle may contribute (exclusion model)
Free software is as worthless as the air to breathe
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Only commodities may have an (exchange) value
The use value is independent of this