Are we going to end up back in the 1890s with some fire departments not helping you if you don't pay them a subscription/ protection fee?
this post was submitted on 14 Dec 2025
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Just like the "Good Old Days".
Almost certainly.
It would be nice if open source software could fill this niche. Sell a support contract for $800 a year. Even $1200 a year and you're cheaper than the price gougers.