I see no reason both can't co-exist just fine. I have several apps I would be happy to pay a few bucks for without a problem. I worked too many years as a developer to not be willing to pay for software.

Then again maybe the commercial software people are gun shy if they write a viable app that because the open source community might then just create a free version of the same app and less people will pay when something just as good or better can be had for no charge.

Hard to say but I know there are several apps I feel naked w/o on my N800 and it sort of makes me, in general, regret even buying the device even though I am actually very happy with it...not sure if that makes sense but I hope the mindset comes through. Maybe better stated that the lack of these apps makes the tablet feel like a step backward even though in reality it's a big leap forward in almost every area...