[ademarre]

HN doesn't like subtext. Of course, it's terribly impractical to ask MS to release the XP source code, and that might even exacerbate the ongoing need for security patches. But look at all the millions being spent now, and imagine how different the situation would be if these enterprises were able to choose a free and open source OS from the start.

[Redoubts]

Would it be different? How much would it cost to find someone to pick up and take over support for RHEL4, for instance?

[ademarre]

A fair point, but don't you think with sufficient demand there would be competition in a free market?