LibreOffice and the Art of Overreacting
6 hours ago
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- LibreOffice 26.8 will feature a donation banner in the Start Centre, sparking mixed reactions.
- The banner is non-intrusive, appearing periodically and not blocking any functionality.
- LibreOffice has displayed donation requests for years, with the new banner being less intrusive than previous versions.
- Comparisons with Mozilla Thunderbird and Wikipedia show similar donation practices without controversy.
- The Document Foundation's mission and governance ensure LibreOffice remains free and open-source, debunking 'freemium' fears.
- LibreOffice's sustainability relies on donations, with the banner being a reasonable request for support.
- The debate highlights a misunderstanding of FOSS sustainability and the importance of supporting free software.