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Linus Torvalds

Shareware tends to combine the worst of commercial software with the worst of free software.

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Linus Torvalds is saying that shareware often has the drawbacks of commercial software, like being limited or annoying until you pay, while also having the problems of free software, such as poor quality or lack of support. This means shareware can feel frustrating because it doesn't fully deliver the benefits of either paid or free programs.

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