Re:Free Software = Innovation (Score 1)

"When this is fenced in, such as closed source, then the idea pool stagnates, much like a gene pool."

I think it's fair to say that providing R&D facilities and resources that rival the most advanced universities, Microsoft has built an environment that allows for a great deal of innovation.

I don't think many people would disagree with your claim that OSS results in innovation. All software developers are capable of innovating, whether they work for a company, independently, or as a volunteer.