This essay is from an open source developer, talking about his motivations to write free software. It refers to a bunch of projects that may not mean anything to the general public, but it still provides insight into some of the key motivations. Hint: it’s not to make money…
OfB.biz: Open for Business – Qt, the GPL, Business and Freedom
From the article:
Microsoft angers us because it maliciously eliminates choice and then fails or never tries to address the needs of many.