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I didn't interpret these comments as necessarily meaning the end of closed source (although I'm sure he'd like that), but rather the end of the corporation dictating to the needs of the consumer. Proprietary software makers can adapt to that paradigm, but they are at a disadvantage when it comes to reacting quickly to market factors. The periodic releases of proprietary software in hopes of hitting a home run with each release will certainly be a thing of the past, but perhaps a subscription based model may work for proprietary companies who are on the ball and can provide value.
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