> The word 'democratize' is often used just for 'access' through purchasing power. I guess I'm saying, yes, that is how it often used. I just don't like it and

> The word 'democratize' is often used just for 'access' through purchasing power. I guess I'm saying, yes, that is how it often used. I just don't like it and think it is relatively new usage and a change in the older meaning of the word. In the 90's when Linux was taking off, did people say Torvalds has "democratized Unix"? (honest question - I'm not sure.)