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I would never willingly use proprietary software. I don't mind paying if I also have access to source code that is licensed foss.
That's nice. Some of us have work to get done though.
I’d love to see a complete CAD package that feels more in line with Inventor. Ondsel is definitely getting there, but it’s PDM (like git, but for parametric CAD) is still closed source and not self-hostable. Their git repo is also a bit confusing. Apparently part of their patchset on the “flavor” branch they ship isn’t open to the public? Still, nice to see a (partially) FOSS solution.
have you checked out freecad?
for the pricetag ($0) i'm pretty impressed
Use work machines for work. Compartmentalized when you can.
Yes, and what does it change for the purpose of this post? The question wasn't what's the best software you use in your leisure time for non-work purposes.
And use Linux for work, what's your point? You seem to imply Linux is only for personal.
My point is that you should not be spending time trying to use Linux on a work device.
Am Linux Sysadmin, so I actually spend ALL of my work time trying to use Linux on work devices.
I while I understand the sentiment, I have found that paid software is more polished than foss software… most of the time. And when I need to get work done, I want to ensure that my software is stable and I will pay to do so.
That said, I feel software is like a bell curve, and the older the type of software is, the more it should be FOSS. Like word processors, 3D modelling, or image manipulation should be foss, while video editing and 3D scanning software is OK to be paid.
What I feel everyone should agree with is not being forced to use a subscription service to use the software. I will boycott software if it forces that upon their customers, looking at you Adobe, Autodesk and Microsoft.
I wish that was possible, but it's not feasible to get a lot done on a 15 year old ThinkPad or whatever, that doesn't have any proprietary firmware.
You can at least use foss apps and keep the binaries to a minimum
Agree, I just wouldn't call that "never willingly using proprietary software".