I was just saying that support for some of the older OSS I've used has been either limited, or the OSS project was abandoned. And I definitely agree...Dell has the WORST tech support:p I called them for a friend who didn't know anything and their first question was "is the computer plugged in". I know most non-computer literate people would be like "OHHH", but then they follow up with all of these questions taht don't even pertain to the problem I'm experiencing. With personally made OSS projects out on the web, it can be sometimes difficult to get support on it especially if the OSS is obsolete.
I fully support OSS, but you cannot simply force the client into using only OSS. However, what you can do is meet with them and go over the basic advantages and disadvantages of OSS. Explain to them that while OSS is free, sometimes support for it just sort of...craps out to put is simply. Also give them demonstrations of OSS and have them actually sit down and use it so they can decide if they prefer it over whatever Software or O/S they are using. I admire your passion for trying to pass along OSS, but just don't force it onto the client/customer
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I was just saying that support for some of the older OSS I've used has been either limited, or the OSS project was abandoned. And I definitely agree...Dell has the WORST tech support :p I called them for a friend who didn't know anything and their first question was "is the computer plugged in". I know most non-computer literate people would be like "OHHH", but then they follow up with all of these questions taht don't even pertain to the problem I'm experiencing. With personally made OSS projects out on the web, it can be sometimes difficult to get support on it especially if the OSS is obsolete.
I fully support OSS, but you cannot simply force the client into using only OSS. However, what you can do is meet with them and go over the basic advantages and disadvantages of OSS. Explain to them that while OSS is free, sometimes support for it just sort of...craps out to put is simply. Also give them demonstrations of OSS and have them actually sit down and use it so they can decide if they prefer it over whatever Software or O/S they are using. I admire your passion for trying to pass along OSS, but just don't force it onto the client/customer