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I think most avoid Microsoft because of two main factors: cost and source. You might think Microsoft is stable and that things tend to just work; but, if they
by jmcentire 16y ago
I think most avoid Microsoft because of two main factors: cost and source.
You might think Microsoft is stable and that things tend to just work; but, if they stop supporting something you need -- you're SOL. If there is a bug that affects your software and it's low on their priority list -- you're SOL.
With FOSS, you can branch the project and not update and everything should continue to work as you'd expect. You can fix a bug yourself if the community doesn't think it's a priority.
What's more, with the new anti-IP laws in NZ and having the PirateBay being hosted by the Pirate Party, I imagine there will be a lot of very interesting changes in the FOSS community.