Free Software . what about kharcha paani?

[nuB]

Heya People
I hear so much about Free Software and Linux
What i don't understand is what about bread and butter of those people working for free software?
Someone tell me

[Chirag]

Softwares they give trial version so that they get publicity and they can earn if someone want to purchase the softwares.

[it_waaznt_me]

Okay Nub .. See these threds for a start ..
Free Vs Prop. Software .. Is free financially viable ..? (http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7424)
and If everything free .. (http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12157&highlight=) ...