Consumer Quote by Linus Torvalds
“A consumer doesn't take anything away: he doesn't actually consume anything. Giving the same thing to a thousand consumers is not really any more expensive than giving it to just one.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: "Open Source Economics", 2009
Providing the same digital product to many users costs no more than to one, challenging traditional consumption concepts.
In simple terms: Digital goods cost same for many.
Key Takeaway
Leverage scale in digital distribution.
Themes
economics
digital goods
scalability
open source
cost efficiency
Mood
analytical
informative
Type
technical
economic
When to use this quote
- software distribution
- online education
- mass media
Key Concepts
technology
business models
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this affect pricing strategies?
- What are limits of digital scalability?
A Different Perspective
Physical goods differ from digital.
