Re:No free alternatives? (Score 1)

There is nothing disreputable about "free software only". Sometimes it is not realistic or practical. I love free software, but I also realize that having a dedicated company supporting a product as complicated as SCM is very important. Also, there isn't just a "marginal" improvement as you imply. But then again, you haven't tried BitKeeper, have you?

"I think Aegis does all of this". Are you sure? Have you tried Aegis? Really put it to use? Compared it to Bitkeeper? Tried using it for code projects as well as documentation and sysadmin projects (i.e. where test cases don't apply). If you have and like Aegis better, then more power to you. Claiming "I think it does this" isn't really that compelling....

No one is forcing you to do anything. It would be interesting to know why you feel that your freedom is threatened.