22 Dec
2005
22 Dec
'05
2:57 a.m.
On Wed, Dec 21, 2005 at 09:26:34PM -0500, Teo Zenios wrote:
Where did I say all? I mentioned people who realy push hard for opensource
and that was just a feeling and not a stated fact. If I hounded a plumber to
opensource all his knowledge and tricks of the trade he learned so I could
just use it as needed instead of paying him people would think I am cheap
and nuts, if I do the same to a programmer then it is ok?
You are really funny. Do you think reading the source to a program
turns somebody into a programmer?! OTOH, last time I paid a plumber
to do some work in my house, I had to make corrections to what he
did afterwards. His work was clearly visible, not hidden in a
black box. I won't say this made me a plumber though... I am also
pretty sure I will hire a plumber next time I need something done
to my plumbing. Thing is, it is always good to be able to fix
things. I think my plumber agrees, by the way.
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Christer O. Andersson
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