We all pay for software, but it's the amount that really shapes decisions. Most organizations have a dollar limit where we can just charge a purchase card and

We all pay for software, but it's the amount that really shapes decisions. Most organizations have a dollar limit where we can just charge a purchase card and when they have to seek approval. In this particular case, the software costs are higher than what can likely go onto a p-card, so now it becomes a real pain to acquire. In fact, the software is so expensive that it's cost would like eclipse the cost of the computer itself. So basically, we're looking at a decision where the client can use a more performant library and save $100k as long as they stay off of Apple silicon. That's really the point I'm trying to make and not to criticize anyone for using a GPL license. Moving to these new chips, in many cases, will be a much larger cost to an organization than just the cost of the computer.