Subjective valuation

Subjective valuation

Posted Mar 28, 2006 19:42 UTC (Tue) by man_ls (subscriber, #15091)
In reply to: Sandals and ponytail set cramp Linux (ZDNet) by admorgan
Parent article: Sandals and ponytail set cramp Linux (ZDNet)

But this "value" you mention several times is a subjective perception, not like functionality which can be more objectively assessed. Business men would tell you that this "value" depends on what else is there on the market, so Linux (by its mere existence) is diminishing their perceived value. It is a recursive definition which does not lead very far.

I guess this is why Stallman always stays away from the "value" of software and always goes to "freedom". Of course this freedom to tinker will also raise the perceived value of an application, since it becomes more flexible and less dependent; but that is a consequence.

So you might add another reason to your list, which I would put at the top:

0) You want to really own your apps, not lease them.

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