points by rvz 11 hours ago | 0 comments
Interesting.
To the lawyers, they can use software being available for free both as in for $0 and freedom as in libre (including choosing to not pay for it and not being obligated to pay developers at all) while their service of legal advice is not free and always costs money.
Guess who wins here? (Hint: It isn't the volunteer open source developer)
[–] wtetzner 9 hours ago
[–] gamblor956 5 hours ago
Plenty of lawyers offer "pro bono" services to non-profits, indigents, and others who can't afford their services. At most firms, pro bono hours are required.
As a percentage of their respective industries, more lawyers engage in some pro bono/charity work than programmers.
Why not? Do you think open source developers all have the same goals? Do you think they don't like it when people use their software?