Even if in some specific cases this is true, the net result is that the expenses occur within the local IT econmony.
As an Australian IT worker, the difference for me would be more local work and a boost to the local IT economy and IT related jobs.
Every case will be different, that goes without saying, but heaven forbid that in the few cases that Open Source may be more costly that you dont send your country's money to foreign monopolies.
Open Source is a win win for people who dont reside in redmond.
Until I read this on slashdot. I didnt even know that Epson had written any scanner software for Linux.
Next time I go to buy a scanner, I'll now seriously consider Epson. That is providing their Linux products come back into action.
Any publicity is good publicity??
G.
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As an Australian IT worker, the difference for me would be more local work and a boost to the local IT economy and IT related jobs.
Every case will be different, that goes without saying, but heaven forbid that in the few cases that Open Source may be more costly that you dont send your country's money to foreign monopolies.
Open Source is a win win for people who dont reside in redmond.
Until I read this on slashdot. I didnt even know that Epson had written any scanner software for Linux. Next time I go to buy a scanner, I'll now seriously consider Epson. That is providing their Linux products come back into action. Any publicity is good publicity?? G.