Software patents, in particular, are very ripe for abuse. The whole system encourages big corporations getting thousands and thousands of patents. Individuals almost never get them.
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In many ways, I am very happy about the whole Linux commercial market because the commercial market is doing all these things that I have absolutely zero interest in doing myself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Linus Torvalds expresses contentment with the commercial aspects of Linux that he personally does not wish to pursue.
In this quote, Linus Torvalds reflects on his satisfaction with the commercial market surrounding Linux. He indicates that while he appreciates the growth and development driven by commercial interests, he prefers to focus on aspects of Linux development that align with his passions, implying a division between the commercial and hobbyist aspects of technology.
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LinuxCommercialMarketTechnologyDevelopment
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Example use cases
This quote can be referenced in a discussion about open-source software and its commercialization.
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