[plug] Looking for a quote

[Simon Scott]

On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 01:08 am, Craig Ringer wrote:
> On Sat, 2004-06-19 at 00:35, Simon Scott wrote:
> > Avoid the low-cost aspects of linux as a selling point, there is no need
> > anymore. As soon as people hear things like that, they want you to do
> > everything for free.
> >
> > After all, you may want to make a living from it one day :D
>
> The fact is, though, that that's the driving point behind why many
> businesses are using Linux and the software available on top of it. The
> main advantage the POST has had from Linux has been minimal licensing
> costs, reasonable (but not great) administration costs, and the ability
> to run quickly and reliably on low cost hardware.

Sorry Craig, I didnt explain myself well enough.

Low to zero licensing is one thing, and is a very attractive selling point.

However, when you say things like 'I set up a production webserver for $0!!!', 
you value your time installing and configuring apache at $0. Therefore, my 
extension (in the minds of many business owners) you work for free.

Zero licensing yes, but never zero cost. We gotta eat :)