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Re:Ask HN: Did I make a mistake jumping on the homestead ban... by he_is_legend on Tuesday February 01, 2022 @03:19PM (#30168624)
I get your point (i think), but people don't need software. Software is great to have and enhances life to no end, but you could live without it. They do need food though.

Why does working to make software pay so much? Yet working to make food pays so little?

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Re:Ask HN: Did I make a mistake jumping on the homestead ban... by jethro_tell on Tuesday February 01, 2022 @11:44PM (#30173817)
Honestly? Because anyone with a strong back can make food but it takes time and education of some sore to make software.

The same could be said with medicine. Everyone needs medicine as much as food but one makes significantly more money.

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