The main difference between free software and proprietary software is not
in its form nor in its functionality.
The main difference describes the mentality behind the software.
Software is an idea, an intellectual creation
like music, literature, or a recipe.
Proprietary software resembles an appetizing factory baked cake;
well presented in a well kept package and with a delightful scent.
But if we want to see the ingredients that it's made from,
where are the ingredients?
The cake turns out to be very appetizing, but we cannot see its ingredients,
so it does not inspire much confidence. Also, it can pose a problem.
People with special needs will not know if the product adapts to their needs.
We decided to speak with the business of our proprietary software cake.
It's necessary that they publicize the composition of the cake.
The man that answers our phone call does not seem too pleased.
He says that he cannot put the ingredients of the cake on the package
because other businesses could copy their cakes.
It took a lot of work to create and improve their recipe.
They need to protect it.
It seems like this business relies too much on its own recipe
to take care of other people's needs.
Free software functions differently.
It's more like the pie recipe that grandma makes.
Grandma likes to cook and make pie for herself and her family.
Some of her grandchildren also like to cook,
so grandma gives them her pie recipe.
Then each one at their home makes a pie and shares it with friends.
But the pies are no longer the same. Each one of them slightly modifies
the recipe to adapt it to their needs.
The next day that they get together at grandma's house,
each one has a new recipe to share.
Even one of the grandsons that has a bakery decided to use one
of the recipes to make pies at his business.
The next day that they get together, he will also have a new recipe to share.
Free software is about cooperation. Free software is about sharing.
Free software produces maximum benefit with minimum effort.
Free software grows and improves very rapidly.
thanks to the contributions of its community.
Free software is logical.