Nono.. that wasn't my intent at all.. I donate to those that build useful linux apps as well.. even some non useful ones just to support Linux Development... I am an avid linux believer.. but I refuse to give any sort of money to companies like Microsoft.

And anyone, even in US, can "get" windows and any other software free of charge... but I prefer to keep my computer 100% legal considering I work for the government.. wouldn't make much sense for me to have a computer network full of unauthorized illegitimate spyware and virus full illegal software when I can just use linux - get an almost identical counterpart for free, without the risk of virus or spyware being embedded. And since paying $230 for an OS license is simply not going to happen for me.. my entire house runs linux and I buy all new computers without an OS so I dont pay the added overhead of the windows cost.

But I am also patient with developers and things released ... or if I have extra time, because I am capable, I do it myself. Take Cedega and gaming for example.. I don't get to play the latest, released yesterday, wonderous games in the gaming world.. that's fine by me.. I will wait the 6 months until Cedega gets it either supported or at least running with hacks and I will play it then.

And again.. there's nothing wrong with people choosing to spend the money.. and if a product isn't up to your specifications and you can't wait.. then you are full aware of your alternative to buy a better one.. and that is entirely your choice.

And snooty remarks about volunteer developers go far to anybody that actually realizes warez is illegal and if caught could cost a hefty fine and possible imprisonement time depending on how much software you bought from the Korat mall..