Re:'Ultra Monkey'? (Score 1)

Hmm... While one certainly does not need a check to use an open source software, one does need to get a permission to use company resources to implement the project (people, to be precise) which involves submitting certain documentation known as project charter, or project specs. For those of us who is not clear on what "write a check" means, let me be more specific - "write check" = "allow usage of company resources in a particular project". I am also not sure how familiar some people may be with the way software projects work, but projects have to be approved by project stakeholders and some of the steakholders may be held back by seemingly "not serious" name of a particular piece of software involved. It is sad that software might be judged by its name, but it does happen.

Personal note: Killjoe, i have not risen/floated up a septic tank (please, do not confuse your workplace and lifestyle with workplaces and lifestyles of others), but i have earned my status by working 10-12 hours a day 6 days a week. In addition, I do not believe that slashdot should be used for expressions of personal frustrations with one's (personal, professional and/or sexual) life.
Best of luck on resolving your issues, killjoe. I hope you understand if i do not respond to your next session of word diahrrea caused by personality faults. There are support lines that might be able to help you.