Where is the power?
- How is this software made available?
- Is downloading limited to one site?
- Are you permitted to redistribute the software?
- Are you permitted to sell the software?
- Are you able to view and edit the source code?
- Are you able to join in the further development of this software, service, or content?
[...] fine piece of software, it fails to meet any of the four criteria: Freedom, Openness, Privacy, and Control. Jing is not free. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Relective JournalDoctoral [...]
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[...] Control: The software is “officially” developed by the MIT folks and although user input is frequently sought and incorporated into updates, the development itself is closed (i.e. you cannot join the development team). The Scratch team develops and shares this software is a highly visible, public manner and encourages individual initiatives provided that the Scratch “branding” remains pure. [...]