I *really* didn't want to get dragged into this debate... as I said previously.. zealots on both sides are not going to be changing their mind. I do like the phrase "Do no evil".. as long as I feel I am not harming or hurting anybody.. I'm personally fine with myself. I wouldn't dream of enforcing my opinions on anyone else though.. And you guys can continue to rip each others heads off all day if you want but this argument is *not* new.. and you're not likely to break any new ground that hasn't already been discussed. The open-source followers are not likely to agree paying is a good thing.. and the software companies are not likely to agree to give everything away in the hopes they get something back. Therefore.. people like me.. I pick and choose who and what to support based on whats available, their practices, and any alternatives there may be.