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)

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