I'm a huge fan of Free/Open Source software. I run Linux everywhere all the time. That said, I'm not opposed to commercial, proprietary software -- I'm not one of those Linux zealots.

But, I have a question: Should the Church be using Free/Open Source software where it's applicable, and when it does the job? (Not trying to force the proverbial square peg into the triangular hole.)

To me, it seems, we should be using OpenOffice.org instead of paying for Microsoft Office. To me, trying to be a good steward, I see no point in paying the "Microsoft tax" for Windows, when Linux does and provides 100% of what 95% of people need.