[Fwd: Re: Charging ($20) for GPL source?]

[Arnoud Engelfriet]

C. Grobmeier wrote:
> However, i don't like high prices at source code, whether the gpl does 
> cover it or not. If one charges 10000$ for the source the source is 
> simply not open for me cause i can't buy it.

This is true. Eventually someone with more money will spend the $10,000
and subsequently make it available for less than that. That ultimately
drives the price down to zero (or a low enough number). It does take
time, yes.

I don't see any mechanism by which any source will be made available 
to anyone at zero cost.

Arnoud
(PS sorry Shane for mixing up the "open" and "free")
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