I think the answer should be left with the user. Open alternatives should always be provided, but not forced. I mean, Linux is supposed to be a "Free" operating system. Which in my understanding means, the user should be free to choose. If someone goes to Linux wanting to be pure open source, he shouldn't be forced to install commercial software either. We shouldn't shut out commercial developers simply because they don't meet one set of users ideals. Its just wrong and violates the freedom of choice that comes with using the Linux OS.
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I think the answer should be left with the user. Open alternatives should always be provided, but not forced. I mean, Linux is supposed to be a "Free" operating system. Which in my understanding means, the user should be free to choose. If someone goes to Linux wanting to be pure open source, he shouldn't be forced to install commercial software either. We shouldn't shut out commercial developers simply because they don't meet one set of users ideals. Its just wrong and violates the freedom of choice that comes with using the Linux OS.