Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is free software better quality than closed software?
Position‹2 of 2

Yes, free software is better quality than closed software

This position holds that free (open-source) software is higher quality than closed, proprietary software. It argues that free software embodies a fundamental freedom in the technology community — its openness inviting the scrutiny and collaboration that produce better, more trustworthy software.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. Free software is a fundamental freedom in the technology community
    Free software is better in terms of its quality and preferred over closed software due to its ethics. It grants users the freedom to access the source code and personalize it. It also ends up creating a better and more secure product.