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When it comes to software, I much prefer free software, because I have very seldom seen a program that has worked well e
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"When it comes to software, I much prefer free software, because I have very seldom seen a program that has worked well enough for my needs, and having sources available can be a life-saver"

- Linus Torvalds

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Linus Torvalds is expressing his preference totally free software application over paid software application. He believes that totally free software application is more likely to meet his requirements and that having access to the source code can be vital. He indicates that paid software is typically not up to his standards which having access to the source code can help him to fix any problems he may have with the software application. He is also suggesting that totally free software is more trusted and can be more easily personalized to satisfy his needs. By having access to the source code, he can make any essential modifications to the software to make it work better for him. In General, Linus Torvalds is expressing his choice for free software application over paid software and the advantages of having access to the source code.

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Linus Torvalds This quote is written / told by Linus Torvalds somewhere between December 28, 1969 and today. He was a famous Businessman from Finland. The author also have 37 other quotes.

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