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“Software production is like any other production the preceded it, no raw materials are required, no time is required and no effort is required, you can make a million Copies of Software instantaneously for free and its very unique about that.” quote by John McAfee
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“Software production is like any other production the preceded it, no raw materials are required, no time is required and no effort is required, you can make a million Copies of Software instantaneously for free and its very unique about that.”

John McAfee

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Source Interview: Forbes, 2015

Software can be duplicated instantly at negligible cost, unlike physical goods.

In simple terms: Software replication is cheap and fast.

Key Takeaway

Leverage low‑cost software distribution.

Themes

technology economics production

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

business philosophical

When to use this quote

  • startup launches
  • open‑source projects
  • cloud services

Key Concepts

digital goods scalability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to monetize freely replicable software?
  • What are ethical limits of free distribution?
A Different Perspective

Intellectual property protection challenges.

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