OSS vs. proprietary software

How was it ever possible that OSS overtook proprietary software? Microsoft is a 223 Billion Dollar company, RedHat is only worth $5 Billion. How can something “for free” be better than something that costs thousands of dollars?

Paul Ramsey gives a very nice explanation in his talk: Beyond Nerds Bearing Gifts

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