>However, I'd rather not have the Linux community "embrace proprietary software with open arms", thank you very much.

Why? What possible harm could it do?

>Why are you defending yourself and exactly what against? I didn't write the article as a defence. I wrote it as food for thought. I would like to see Linux usage increase. I believe those that reject proprietary software outright are preventing this from happening. A vocal minority give the impression that proprietary software is not welcome. This has not been our experience.