ncoplin_at_orbeng.com
Date: 2003-07-08 10:59:54
Hi Marko,
>> "closed source" ;)
>Well, I prefer open source software and hardware, and I like to educate
others
>about it. What if the original author loses interest in the project or is
>extremely busy with other things? With open source, other people can take
>over the development (...and sell it!! [NC]). With closed source, the work
would have to be started
>from the scratch again. Also, with open source, it is easier to
troubleshoot
>problems, and you will get less support requests (...and more "how do I
compile this for an ABC
>with a PQR processor" questions [NC]).
>.............
(Am I supposed to say Ouch??)
There are "for" and "against" regarding both sides of the argument, and if I
do lose
interest and stop development, remind me to also release the source code! If
I get hit by a bus,
ask my wife - its already been written into my "Will" (really, not joking!)
along with instructions
on where to donate my C= gear.
In the meantime, I will continue to contribute to the Commodore "know-how"
(see other projects),
just not the specific "how-to" of every project! A happy middle ground I
think.
Regards,
- Nick
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