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[–] 6nk06@sh.itjust.works 1 points 22 hours ago

Don't forget subscriptions. We were freed by Linux, GCC, and all the open source tools that replaced $1000 proprietary crap. They now have that money again through AI monthly plans.

A lot of people on HackerNews have a $200 monthly subscription to have the privilege to work. It's crazy.