Even if you set aside the cost of the OS, something like Open Office has the potential to save the computing world a bundle of money that even Bill Gates would call more than a few bucks. I'm not sure who's more repugnant these days, MS or the RIAA. Neither is making many friends lately, and I think both would benefit from standing back a bit and smelling the coffee.
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Even if you set aside the cost of the OS, something like Open Office has the potential to save the computing world a bundle of money that even Bill Gates would call more than a few bucks. I'm not sure who's more repugnant these days, MS or the RIAA. Neither is making many friends lately, and I think both would benefit from standing back a bit and smelling the coffee.