Linked by Sean Cohen on Tue 13th Apr 2004 06:52 UTC
Today I'm going to talk about why software - any software, all software - actually matters, what the different types of software are, and why you should care about its properties (no matter who you are, or what you do).
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I've been reviewing the (generally positive) comments here, and I'd like to thank everyone for their feedback. As most people have realised, the article was written to point out - in simple terms - why closed software and standards are bad for the consumer. Yes, the title is a bit of a misnomer, however "Free" catches regular peoples eyes far quicker than "Open."
Some people are taking a particularly pragmatic approach in arguing against the general ideas I am presenting, however I believe they are missing the point. Open Standards - implemented correctly - have the ability to level the currently skewed playing field that is the software industry, and Open Source Software accelerates this process by allowing small, disparate groups and individuals to easily build on the work of others. Everything else is just a corollary.
Remember: It's all about the Standards!
Regards,
Sean.