When is open-source/free/inexpensive software the right choice?

  • Where do you fall on the "smart + poor" / "stupid and rich" spectrum?
  • Not everyone is on this spectrum. (Those who are smart and rich. Those who are stupid and poor are going to have a rough time.)
  • Do you want to spend your money on people or software?
  • The biggest immediate gain is probably for smaller projects and budgets, there are big advantages for larger projects and budgets, too.


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