Open Source Makes Sense
Two things initially drove me to Open Source operating systems and applications - necessity and curiosity.
When the downturn of the economy hit my employer and the Information Technology department could no longer get funding to purchase upgrades and support new projects, I needed to figure out how to support my business in the least expensive way without giving up on quality.
When I first got involved with technology, it was fun. There was a big community of interesting and intelligent programmers and systems builders and people who wanted to expand their knowledge and share their experiences.

