I was going to write something up on this... there are a few reasons why open source will expand during a weak dollar scenario, 1) more manageable pricing and formats. 2) Asian services will become more expensive relative to the US ( Dollar goes down, Rupee goes up ), so any platform that relies on it will also increase in price or reduce in quality. The Indian economy is already experiencing a slowdown. -jmz On Sun, Oct 5, 2008 at 9:16 PM, James Finstrom wrote: > On the up side recession will lead to growth of open source cause its > priced right. Or an increase in piracy which frankly doesn't hurt open > source > > On 10/5/08, Joshua Zeidner wrote: >> On Sun, Oct 5, 2008 at 8:32 PM, Craig White wrote: >>> On Sun, 2008-10-05 at 19:19 -0700, Joshua Zeidner wrote: >>>> I don't think so, shes using the 'solar power' thing as an excuse. -jmz >>>> >>> ---- >>> trim your posts please... >>> >>> look, we are going into a recession and the 'Bailout' isn't going to >>> stop that from happening or make it happen. At best, we can only hope >>> that it diminishes the impact because otherwise, it would be a costly >>> mistake. >>> >>> I think if you check, 4 of the 8 Arizona congress members supported the >>> final measure including Shadegg and both US Senators voted in favor as >>> well. >>> >>> Given that we have a representative government, work to have them >>> replaced by others who are more aligned with your views. Elections are >>> just 4 weeks away. >> >> This election is like asking a type I diabetic if they prefer coke >> or pepsi. -jmz >> >>> >>> Craig >>> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > James Finstrom > Rhino Equipment Corp. > All Rhino products are made in America, 100% Money Back Guarantee, and > have a 5 Year warranty. > Sometimes for it to "just work" you have to think outside the box! > Phone: 1-877-RHINO-T1 ~ FAX: +1 (480) 961-1826 > IP: asterisk.rhinoequipment.com ~ FWD: 633686 > > THIS COMMUNICATION MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR OTHERWISE PROPRIETARY > MATERIAL and is thus for use only by the intended recipient. If you received > this in error, please contact the sender and delete the email and its > attachments from all computers. > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss