Open Source Software = Commodity.

A commodity is something required for an organization to exist or compete, that adds no differentiating value.

In the absence of a monopoly, an abundent item that everyone needs becomes less expensive as economies of scale come into play. In the presence of a monopoly, economies of scale do not apply.

• eLearning relies on standards for interoperability.
• Who controls the standards?
• Where do vendors make their money in the process?
• "FUD"- Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt.