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submitted 4 months ago by not_IO@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/foss@beehaw.org

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[–] nimpnin@sopuli.xyz 20 points 4 months ago (1 children)

people aren’t usually paying for these licenses, their employers are.

For the average employee yes, but this disadvantages entrepreneurs, unemployed people who want to develop their skills, independent researchers, etc.

[–] cole@lemdro.id 1 points 4 months ago

agreed!