Got this pamphlet for a 3d printer and they're boasting "proprietary software!" on the flyer like it's a pro and not a con

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[–] 9 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Yes I think some people would see it as a plus, but more as "we have developed our own software, not recycled a Chinese product" rather than "it's not open source"

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago

    Also possibly because people think of open source software as inherently unstable.

    Realistically, this looks like it was made by someone with the barest grasp of the concept, who just put random words on paper.

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