>Sorry if this sounded confrontational - I actually meant this to be more broad and not pointed at you directly. But the >general consensus is that people use OSS software and don't give back. Whether it's through submissions to help >those projects or through donations.

I have done both - provided bug reports, and donated. I have also provided code. And I did not take your comments as 'confrontational'. I see your points. I just don't completely agree.

Johnf