I wanted to comment on some things that Tyler said:
Tyler wrote: However, professionals who build their skills on top of
open source tools have complete freedom, motivation and encouragement in
their careers without licensing constraints.
There is an important freedom that comes with open
I've had a few people ask me about progress of OSGeo developments in
the United Kingdom. Please note there is mailing list and wiki page
available:
* http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/United_Kingdom#Mailing_List
Join the list and add your name to the wiki page to show your interest.
Tyler