"I am a supporter and user of free software (though I admit I have not migrated entirely). I research and write about the social movement aspect of free software, and its potential as a model for alternative social organization beyond the realm of software development. I am inspired by the future envisioned by free software and take heart from its existence here and now. All these things are true. Yet a faithful reader emailed me the other day to point out the inconsistency between my theoretical stance on free software, and my use of proprietary software..."