The point is that a clone makes it so people "can" switch, if they want. A "unique to free software" solution makes it so people want and need to switch. Betw

The point is that a clone makes it so people "can" switch, if they want. A "unique to free software" solution makes it so people want and need to switch. Between the two, I think creating incentives is more powerful than removing obstacles. (Given strong enough motivation, people will overcome obstacles. Lacking strong motivation, why bother?)