there are packages that have small price tags attached. This is usually for some form of support. It gets you from paying $180 for an OS today that is worth NOTHING in four years. You pay for services as needed, when needed.

There really are business models where you can make money with open source. If you ever get a chance, listen to Eric S Raymond talk. Read "The Cathedral & the Bazaar" for starters.

http://www.catb.org/~esr/