hi,
  first as i have already mentioned IMHO extortive means are about as
productive overall it sounds like as those that were used by m$ that 
caused the DOJ case.  do you really think dragging co kicking and 
screaming is productive to open source. extortion only leads to 
resentment and count me out. co should choose what they release
at their terms.. did anyone force anyone to release code GPL. i think
not! bully tactics are used b.t.w. in the m$ camp as well but lets move
above that huh?
				Best Regards,
			dreamwvr@dreamwvr.com
ps-if there is enough 
demand for a product and
any co can see a 
business case they will
release it. you need to 
communicate to them on 
that level not the level
of a bully IMHO.