Comments for Brazil's Minister Defends Free and Open Software at World Information Summit at http://www.brazzilmag.com , comment 0 to 3 out of 3 comments http://www.brazzilmag.com Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:06:50 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/4536/1/#pc_1366 Over the years, computer software has advanced because it\'s possible to make a profit from it. There is a relatively small core of programmers that are willing to work for free on Linux, because they make their living from some other work and it is a hobby to them. The \"free software\" concept is not scalable because most programmers need to make a living. \"There\'s no such thing as a free lunch.\" - Guest Thu, 17 Nov 2005 21:05:54 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/4536/1/#pc_1364 because free software without computers is of no need, by definition ! - Guest Thu, 17 Nov 2005 14:35:08 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/4536/1/#pc_1363 Would be that your government reduces the very high tax on computers. This would make the computers cheaper and more affordable to citizens interested. - Guest Thu, 17 Nov 2005 14:33:40 +0100