Because free is sometimes better.
Why is that so?
For some people, creating software is an art form. It’s something they simply love to do.
Software development companies often give away software as a means of advertising their commercial products
Sometimes the free software is equivalent to the commercial software, but has a non-commercial proviso.
Sometimes excellent software arises due to corporate sponsorship, both as a goodwill gesture, and a means by which a company can incorporate code and improvements into their commercial software products.
Software resulting from collaborative efforts is frequently superior to proprietary software created solely for profit, because large numbers of enthusiasts have contributed countless hours in development.
Here’s some examples of the very best in free, cross-platform software.
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