Comments on: O'Reilly study uncovers multiple reasons for open source's impressive rise

O'Reilly Research has uncovered a list of reasons for open source's steady rise. But one area in particular - reduced lock-in - may explain much of its benefits.

[AppleSuxLeo]

Linux on the desktop can`t even get a rise with Viagra. Its all about driver support and Linux sux...The distros of Linux have no new ideas. They just try and copy what Apple or MSFT does so who cares. Torvalds could care less if it just went away. He said so in an interview.

[AppleSuxLeo]

Sourceforge DL`s mean nothing. Millions DL software , try it , then delete it after they find out it sux. Sort of like a DL of Safari for Windows ;)

[AppleSuxLeo]

Sourceforge DL`s mean nothing. Millions DL software , try it , then delete it after they find out it sux. Sort of like a DL of Safari for Windows ;)

[saJoshua]

Great article. As software development moves more towards web based applications, it's great to see well supported and active communities in libraries like ExtJs. They sell support and training that funds their ongoing development.

When are consumers going to break out of the mold equating quality to cost? A rule that is often grossly abused, especially in symbiotic / parasitic partnerships.

I currently develop using microsoft technologies, but I'd love to become more au fait with mySQL or a comparitive database that will serve my needs. One of the most beneficial aspects of the open source movement for me is an active community. I love being able to ask questions, get answers, learn from examples and in turn help others.

[fuckwindows3377]

Linux was way before Mac or Windows. I would much rather have an OS that is much faster than windows or mac, is free, has no viruses, and is customizable. There are no up sides to having windows, other than the fact that you can play more games on it.