Re:Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian
by auggierose on Wednesday May 20, 2026 @04:03AM
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That is an interesting point, and you are probably not alone in that opinion. From a logical point of view, it makes no sense to me, though. Just view it as a purchase that cost $X, but where the author of the software provided you with a voucher worth $X. Why should not paying anything for the software give you the right to modify and fork it as you like?
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Re:Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian
by antiframe on Friday May 22, 2026 @04:56PM
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I think my thought process goes: I prefer free software (as in freedom, not beer). But, sometimes the author wants to charge money for it so they restrict that freedom to protect their business. I have yet not fully grasped the author doesn't want to charge money for the software but they restrict that freedom anyway.