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It is how many of us worked in industry before FOSS was a thing.

Some of us don't have an issue with this model.

It's also possible to have issues with the model but still participate. I've spent the last few years working on a .NET stack doing Android and iOS apps. I'd really prefer building on linux, but sometimes you make compromises because it's what the job requires.

Same applies to me.

I started coding on a Timex 2068.

So buying tools was the only legal option. Well, we could also type them from books and magazines.

Eventually I became a bit of FOSS zealot with the rise of GNU/Linux.

However, after a few years and head bumps, I came to realise that I care more about cool technology than being religious about FOSS.

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