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Absolutely not ! Even though android apps development is really a hard and smart process , these apps should be made available to every one at free cost. I read the whole article and I didn’t found anything that says free use of resources. Only things mentioned were paid application , illegally copied, download in alternative locations. etc Please support sharing and freewares

If I give away my software, I’ll have to find a different occupation and then won’t write any more software. I enjoy free software as well. However, the best way to “support sharing and freeware” is to actually spend money on it – as strange as that sounds. The freeware/shareware paradigm is very much an independent developers industry and relies on “low cost” to compete with larger corporations (and if it’s not that, it’s riddled with advertisements which I personally would like to be able to opt out of with a paid version if I find myself using the app regularly). If in fact you wish to never pay for freeware/shareware, you don’t really “support sharing and freewares” at all, you just like the free ride. The best way to support those sorts of applications is either with your wallet or your time. Many developers do support freeware/open source ware with their time. It’s a complex philosophical debate that, in my opinion, should be decided case by case by the persons producing the applications. Otherwise, we’ll be left with mostly junkware/uselessware/spamware to put on our phones.

As a side note, when was the last time you asked your automobile manufacturer or the person who built your house to give that stuff to you for free. I know it’s less “tangible” but did the software developer put in any less effort than the guys who built your house. If I had more time, I could go on and on (which I might later on).

I appreciate your enthusiasm, but lots of factors should be considered and the idea of “giving away” all software can have many negative repercussions if it came to fruition.

Sincerely,
Randall