On Fri, 4 Jun 2004 07:34:09 -0700 "Bryan Encina" <bryan.encina@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Again, I wasn't aware that use of open source software required "real > support for open source and respect for the process." Don't get me wrong, I > personally am grateful for all the community hard work (and I do help with > some open source projects) however it's not a prerequisite that you believe > in the "open source movement" to use open source products as long as you > don't break any of the licensing agreements. No it's not a requirement. Lots of people will take from Linux and give nothing back. That doesn't mean the opinion of people who show a lack of respect should go unchallenged. Cheers, Sean