Re:We've failed: open access is winning and we must change o...
by arkh on Monday September 18, 2017 @04:43AM
(#15274283)
The best example is Steam.
Pirate a game? Hard to find, lot of chances to get viruses and you have to update your fixed .exe every patch.
Buy it? 2 clicks, one download, done. If you can wait a little you get those at half price during sales. You have user reviews and forums to check before you buy instead of paid-for "professional" reviews.
Pirate a game? Hard to find, lot of chances to get viruses and you have to update your fixed .exe every patch.
Buy it? 2 clicks, one download, done. If you can wait a little you get those at half price during sales. You have user reviews and forums to check before you buy instead of paid-for "professional" reviews.