@Dietrich T. Schmitz, Your Linux Advocate
I have two notebook computers, both dual boot - Win7 + PC Linux on one, Win7+ Puppy Linux on the other. Each OS has software for which a paid license is required. Yes, there can be licensing fees charged even if the OS is 'open source'. Remember that not all Linux users are IT tech's. Some Linux users want the advantages Linux offers, but lack the coding savvy and time required to make open source software meet their needs. They'll gladly pay a licensing fee for software that makes their life easier - even if the software is opensource-based. They are not 'paying' for open source software - they are paying for the time and talents of a developer that will free resources that can be better used elsewhere.
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