What Software Distribution would be like in different governments:
COMMUNISM:
We are pleased to announce that the new PC operating system,
MS-DOS 3.3, and a hot new video game, Pac-Man, are available for download
from our public distribbution sites, which have just upgraded to 2400 bps.
CAPITALISM:
Revolutionary New Concept!!!!!! Lots of free extras!!!!! Free
box!!!!! Free manual!!!!! Only $60!!!!!
SOCIALISM:
OK, that'll be $40, plus $300 sales tax.
DEMOCRACY:
The next order of business is the vote on whether memory address
1DCE should be 0008. All in favor?
Aye.
Opposed?..... Alright, now the matter of memory address 1DCF...
REPUBLIC:
After 4 weeks of deliberation, we've decided that the software in
question violates existing laws.
FEDERAL REPUBLIC:
After 4 weeks of deliberation, we've decided to raise our salary.
DICTATORSHIP:
El Presidente would like to remind the scum that he is enjoying
his new computer software.
OLIGARCHY:
The important people have all of the necessary software.
MONARCHY:
Let everyone rejoice in the Emperor's new code!
FEUDALISM:
Point, click, and serf.
THEOCRACY:
There is no way to be perfect like the Earth Mother... but it
doesn't hurt to use Her Almighty Software.