>It's coming from everywhere. Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, etc. Even stuff coming from smaller companies like JetBrains, ComponentOne, etc.

>The advantage of Open Source is that it can be done by some guy in his basement. There are more basements than big companies. But just like the >big guys' products, Open Source stuff can die too.

I agree Open Source projects - die everyday. But I still believe that most of the innovation are coming from them.

What innovations have JetBrains, and ComponentOne come up with - I'm not challenging - I really want to know.

Johnf