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You pack a lot of ignorance into 4 lines. There is no dichotomy between a product an open source software. One can be both, and often is. Is Firefox a product or open source software? Apache?

Anyway, it can be useful at times to consider Drupal a product. Thats especially true when we discuss how best to market it. When I see "market", I mean how best to spread the good word that Drupal can solve their needs. We all love Drupal, and want to see it grow. Growing Drupal is indeed a core mission of the Drupal Association. Thats one the activities people are voting for and expecting when they donate to us. It is in the by-laws. Thus, it is perfectly reasonable and expected to discuss how best to launch Drupal 7. You don't have to participate in that discussion, but don't declare like it shouldn't happen. We're long past that decision.

I don't really know how to respond to your use of the phrase "corporate nonsense". It suggests to me that you have no appreciation for immense good that can come from organized activity that also has a profit component. Some of us have meditated for quite some time and found work to do on this planet that benefits people and still makes money.

FYI, I do not work for Acquia. I just came across your comment and felt like replying.