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Bart Silverstrim writes:

> Every $ spent on a product is another $ supporting it.

Incidentally true, but not always the objective.

> Rarely.

Frequently.  Many software choices and upgrade decisions today are
driven primarily or solely by a need to become or remain compatible with
other business partners.

> Business...some people find alternatives that can read more than one
> format.

Sometimes there are no alternatives.  Sometimes there is no advantage in
looking for alternatives, since the usual choice is also the best
choice.

-- 
Anthony