I think it's just that R has become the de-facto standard since the previous tools used were either terrible, or closed source and expensive. And it's probably

I think it's just that R has become the de-facto standard since the previous tools used were either terrible, or closed source and expensive. And it's probably taken them so long to adjust to R, that they don't want to change again any time soon. And you're right, the tool shouldn't matter, and I definitely agree with your stance on open source, but keep in mind those attitudes do exist. Speaking of attitudes concerning open source, here's one of my favourite blog posts about the subject: http://www.catuhe.com/post/Le-syndrome-du-Puppy.aspx http://www.catuhe.com/post/Le-syndrome-du-Puppy.aspx