Why open-source software (or at least open file formats) are good

Charles Stross has a good post today on why he, a science fiction author, uses Linux and its associated software rather than Windows and Office. Mostly centering around accessibility of information, it’s a worthwhile read on why vendor lock-in and its problems.

Posted on January 25, 2009 at 10:19 AM CST | Tagged under open source | 0 comments | permalink

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