Who paid those who created Linux? They are probably humans who have to eat 3 times a day and have a shelter. It was paid by governmental institutions, loved ones of those who write the code and ideologues who made money some other ways(like working at Microsoft or Palantir) and chipped in for the cause.
Linux just has a different business model. If you can do all your things like that, cool.
Many other business models are possible too, use that to create better products than the "invest huge sums now and develop the thing, collect small payments down the road".
It's strange to expect that other business models shouldn't exist so yours can work.
If you don't like locked down cars, just make cars the way you see fit.
Linux just has a different business model. If you can do all your things like that, cool.
Many other business models are possible too, use that to create better products than the "invest huge sums now and develop the thing, collect small payments down the road".
It's strange to expect that other business models shouldn't exist so yours can work.
If you don't like locked down cars, just make cars the way you see fit.