while also allowing companies to recoup costs for services they provide
Or just stop replacing our software with your service.
I agree with the sentiment, but I think the article meant "service" in a more general way. For example, developing software for sale, to be used offline and/or on device rather than cloud, can also be considered a service.
Wasn't clear enough, so I said it. I fully support funding development of libre software.
I know, these corporations got rich selling software but it's not enough any more. Even with more users than ever.
Or just stop replacing our software with your service.
I agree with the sentiment, but I think the article meant "service" in a more general way. For example, developing software for sale, to be used offline and/or on device rather than cloud, can also be considered a service.
Wasn't clear enough, so I said it. I fully support funding development of libre software.
I know, these corporations got rich selling software but it's not enough any more. Even with more users than ever.