Remember that, in theory, public television is supposed to provide a true alternative to the commercial networks and their stockpiles of formulaic diversions.

"But I decided I wanted to get in there, to offer a true alternative to machine politics, to really do something and say something."

If any open source OS deserves to be a true alternative for consumers, this is it.

Still, another factor in Dr Pepper's success is that no other brand has emerged as a true alternative to it.

"They represent the true alternative to the chronic conflict and creeping poverty which are the only present prospect."

And, if there were no hope of defeating them, what were the true alternatives?

And in one instance, he showed a true alternative to it.

But those can hardly be considered to be the sole true alternatives.

The clear lesson from this crisis is that the Nabucco pipeline needs to become a true alternative, and must therefore be given financial support.

I do not consider this to be a true alternative.