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Why write free software, one developer speaks
A summary of the highpoints:
- It helps avoid commitment and the guilt of not meeting commitments - if you don't get something done, that's fine.
- It builds a personal brand, helps you network, and opens doors for you.
- Your employer may use the tools you create. Or you build them to solve your own problems.
- Getting community improvements and contributions.
- Feeling good and being of service to the wider community.
- Learning and having fun.
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Subscribe to commentsRob HJun 22nd 2007 9:28PM
And thank the lord for all those that do it. And thanks to all the decent websites (majorgeeks for one) that make us able to trust them.
I for one would not be able to do what I do for a living without a few choice bits of software.
As I always say to my clients "for every virus writer that has screwed your PC (normally Windows machines before the fanboys pipe up ;)) there are guys out there writing software for nothing to help you out... I try to screw a donation out of them as well, and always divert a portion of my tips towards those that are the most use (stand up Spybot S&D).
There should be a honours system for these people.
stiveJul 23rd 2007 10:28AM
noo comments