0 sats \ 3 replies \ @carlosfandango 27 Aug 2023 \ parent \ on: Daily discussion thread
Individuals (and many businesses) want the reassurance of a centralised and across-the-board compatible software model.
Multiple open-source programs / services create a feeling of risk for traditional business managers regardless of the reality. Concerns about integration etc are significant in medium-size business which may not have an IT dept.
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10 sats \ 2 replies \ @nullama 27 Aug 2023
Sure, you can have support on top of an open standard. That's the best of both worlds.
Closed sourced formats are quite dangerous for the long term.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @carlosfandango 27 Aug 2023
I know and agreed. But centralised systems are reassuring to the inexperienced.
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @nullama 27 Aug 2023
You can have a centralized system with open source as well.
LibreOffice has professional support for example: https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/professional-support/
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