...This is something I've been worrying about, that anti-corporate zealots would turn the Open Source movement into something just as bad as the major corporations/monopolies.
I'm rather quite relieved to hear Tim O'Reilly of all people sharing the same opinion as me: that as good as open-source is, it should _NEVER_ be forced on people. That in essence destroys the 'freedom of choice' that is the driving force behind open-source. (hey, it rhymes...)
It is good that some of the "big players" are already thinking ahead about this, in case one day we actually do topple the big corporations (I'm not holding my breath). I wonder what RMS' and Torvalds' opinion of the matter is.
Local stores are great sometimes because some of them will offer you products tax-free if you pay by cash. Doesn't happen often, but if you ask, you can get it (maybe).
Other than that, search www.pricewatch.com for all your shopping needs. I have spent over $20,000 (not all for me =P ) through the internet and the majority (at least upwards of 90%) of the stores are great with reasonable warranty and return policies, etc. Here are a few that top my list:
http://www.newegg.com
http://www.buy.com
http://www.googlegear.com
There are several others, but those are the three that are usually the best OVERALL.
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bah, okay, so it doesn't rhyme. cut me some slack, i've been working all morning =P
I'm rather quite relieved to hear Tim O'Reilly of all people sharing the same opinion as me: that as good as open-source is, it should _NEVER_ be forced on people. That in essence destroys the 'freedom of choice' that is the driving force behind open-source. (hey, it rhymes...)
It is good that some of the "big players" are already thinking ahead about this, in case one day we actually do topple the big corporations (I'm not holding my breath). I wonder what RMS' and Torvalds' opinion of the matter is.
Local stores are great sometimes because some of them will offer you products tax-free if you pay by cash. Doesn't happen often, but if you ask, you can get it (maybe). Other than that, search www.pricewatch.com for all your shopping needs. I have spent over $20,000 (not all for me =P ) through the internet and the majority (at least upwards of 90%) of the stores are great with reasonable warranty and return policies, etc. Here are a few that top my list: http://www.newegg.com http://www.buy.com http://www.googlegear.com There are several others, but those are the three that are usually the best OVERALL.