As part.2Fdriver of a new socioeconomic model Free and open-source software
by defying ownership regulations in construction , use of information − key area of contemporary growth − free/open source software (foss) movement counters neoliberalism , privatization in general.
by realizing historical potential of economy of abundance new digital world foss may lay down plan political resistance or show way towards potential transformation of capitalism.
benkler s new economy
according yochai benkler, jack n. , lillian r. berkman professor entrepreneurial legal studies @ harvard law school, free software visible part of new economy of commons-based peer production of information, knowledge, , culture. examples, cites variety of foss projects, including both free software , open-source.
this new economy under development. commercialize foss, many companies move towards advertisement-supported software. in such model, way increase revenue make advertisement more valuable. facebook criticized in 2011 using novel methods of tracking users accomplish this.
this new economy has alternatives. apple s app stores have proven popular both users , developers. free software foundation considers apple s app stores incompatible gpl , complained apple infringing on gpl itunes terms of use. rather change terms comply gpl, apple removed gpl-licensed products app stores.
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