I'm sure I saw a mention from the poster that he was not interested in Linux. I don't have the old messages now so cant really be 100% I still say the same that the averarge person could not do anything much with the source anyway. Unless it was really required and paid for changes which is fine. Also, personaly I don't have any databases getting close to the 2 gig mark so that's not an issue to me. Also I never said MSSQL express is better, but I don't see why it should be discounted from the list either. Not put at the top or bottom but just included. Allen
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ted Roche Sent: 07 July 2008 13:03 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Average Person and Open Source On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 3:52 AM, Allen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The original request was for windows only. No, the original request consisted of seven words that didn't mention many requirements at all. > And what exactly is the average > person going to do with open source anyway ? This is such trollbait I really shouldn't answer, but... The average person can: 1. Share open source with their friends without concern the BSA is coming. 2. Pay someone else to make it work the way they want. 3. Benefit from a community of volunteers who enhance it. 4. Never be over a barrel when a vendor discontinues or forces and upgrade. 5. Not be subject to arbitrary limitations (10 users or 4 Gb) on the use of the product. Open Source is no panacea, either, but I see it competitive if not superior in a number of situations. _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
