Even if they give it away, it costs plenty (Score 1)

Even if you set aside the cost of the OS, something like Open Office has the potential to save the computing world a bundle of money that even Bill Gates would call more than a few bucks. I'm not sure who's more repugnant these days, MS or the RIAA. Neither is making many friends lately, and I think both would benefit from standing back a bit and smelling the coffee.