I agree with Kiba. Free/Libre/Open Source Software is good mainly because of the freedom it represents. However, there are areas where it is weak, such as on the business side of things. It's great for programmers, web servers, and hobbyists. However, until it catches up to Microsoft and other proprietary companies in business in, say, accounting software or device drivers, it won't be widely adopted by the populace.
I'm not trying to be mean. I'm trying to be realistic here. I run Linux and I love the philosophy behind Free Software. This is based on personal experience and questions from skeptics who don't share my love of all things Free. In selling anything, it's always good to keep in mind the weaknesses and strengths of the product you're trying to sell, and to adjust your expectations as a result of that.
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