Why You Can't Get the Software You Want. Why You Can't Get the Software You Want. People think the Soviet Union was ruled by an iron fist.
Truth is, it was ruled by a greased palm.
In many third-world countries, most everything is accomplished by bribery. Traditionally, distribution channels bridged a gap between software creators and software consumers. As software giants emerged, however, a rot set in. Retailers began to favor products created by a handful of, shall we say, generous software developers. Companies willing to pay for good shelf space.