Depends, I won't throw dirt around but the old invoicing software I used to use took a (albeit ridiculously small) percentage cut instead of a monthly fee, and the whole platform was entirely free forever.
Not sure if you'll see this, but we just implemented line items on invoices now. If you want to try it out, drop us an email at contact@billerly.com mentioning this conversation and I'll make sure your account has enough invoice limits to try it out!
Typical cnet article "INTEL CEO SLAMS WINDOWS 8", and I quote directly from the article:
"... Otellini also said releasing Windows 8 before it's completely ready is the correct decision to help Microsoft and the PC makers compete against Apple during the key holiday season. He added that Microsoft can make changes after Windows 8 ships, the report said."
Of course Otellini is saying that. He's becoming desperate about PC sales, and he wants something to boost the sales as soon as possible, and because Windows 8 is probably the only chance Intel has to enter the tablet market, although even that isn't guaranteed. That doesn't mean Microsoft should make the whole mass-market beta-testers.
No, they are all forced to render using Apple's Webkit, there might be a different skin on top, but the underlying technology is STRICTLY no-touchy. Its a monopoly of the worst kind.
If Apple was the dominant OS for all portable devices manufactured by everyone then I would agree. However, Apple only controls the OS for devices they produce. I don't see that as a monopoly of the worst kind.
If you go into any non-Apple electronics store you can buy many devices which don't use iOS. When everyone made the big stink about Microsoft's monopoly it was almost impossible to buy a computer without Windows installed from any major retailer or manufacturer.