Randy wrote:
Sure...but us cheap types are always looking for something for free :-)


Amen! The machine I use to do automatically gather weather, do flight
planning, manage the pool, the security cameras, etc. cost $50 on eBay,
the OS and all the applications are Open Source (free); bonus is no
restarts and no virus problems.

I've no objection to Windows and paid for applications; these are fine
for many situations. It's just that I want to keep the software budget
for my air force at $0 (at least not counting the Jeppesen subscription
for the IFR GPS...).


Free is really cheap and highly cost effective