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    [–] ZILtoid1991@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (3 children)

    If something is free, then you're either the product, or the beta tester. But since paid software is getting worse and worse, being the beta tester is a good alternative.

    [–] The_Picard_Maneuver@piefed.world 13 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

    And somehow in Windows they managed to make people pay for it and be the product.

    [–] ZILtoid1991@lemmy.world 11 points 19 hours ago

    All while technically selling alpha versions...

    [–] sobchak@programming.dev 5 points 16 hours ago

    In the case of Linux, especially the ones without a business built around them (e.g. Debian), they're more like mutual aid. They're not looking to sell it or exfiltrate your data in the future, after the "beta."

    [–] elucubra@sopuli.xyz 5 points 23 hours ago

    Microsoft has historically shipped Alpha versions, followed by Betas, in paid software.