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No, free software is not better quality than closed software.
This position holds that free software is not better quality than closed software. It argues that free, open projects often struggle with support, updates and design — that without designers and real marketing they tend to be buggier — and that closed software offers more benefits overall.
Supporting arguments · 2
- Freeware is a bad way to support the codebase of complex productsComplex software requires a substantial amount of time and effort on the part of the developer. However, these pieces of software are then sold at very low prices or at no price at all. This deters developers from creating such software and shows how the concept of freeware is a fundamental flaw.
- Closed software has more benefits than free softwareFriendly user interface, high-quality support systems, and easier usability are just some of the benefits of closed software. Free software might be preferred among the tech community, but closed software benefits people of all different skill sets.