Originally posted by tmetzlerI'm wasn't talking about programmers that wish to be remunerated for their hard work and efforts. I was talking about rich companies that manage to get copyrights for what was originally intended to be freeware by the authors.
Yes, because programmers do not deserve to be paid for their time and efforts. They don't need to eat, pay for their kids' school, and the electricty they use to run the computers they need to develop those programs is free as well.
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Originally posted by Dr StrangeloveAnd you think that those huge companies would have bought the program just to continue giving it out for free? The programmer would not be bought out and would continue to work for free if the company did not see a potential profit in it.
Many programs have a free version and a paid version which has more features. [along the lines of RHP]
The small independent developers deserve to be supported, but when their programs get snapped up by huge companies nothing changes to the program, they just cancel the free version. In that scenario I would personally agree that they are greedy.
If you don't like the conditions, there is nothing to stop you or somebody else from developing a similar application. (We will ignore the absurdity of most software patents)
Greedy? I think not.
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Originally posted by jimslyp69As I said in my other comment. The companies are getting the copyright because they plan on making money off of it.
I'm wasn't talking about programmers that wish to be remunerated for their hard work and efforts. I was talking about rich companies that manage to get copyrights for what was originally intended to be freeware by the authors.
I highly doubt the "freeware" programmers really thought that the company was going to buy their software out of the goodness of their souless corporate heart. They know the company is going to SELL the program when they sell-out. IF they really wanted to ensure that the program remained free, they would make that part of the contract.
Originally posted by tmetzlerYes I've just read it, and perhaps you have a valid point. But I wish you read my posts properly before heaping on the sarcastic BS.
As I said in my other comment. The companies are getting the copyright because they plan on making money off of it.
I highly doubt the "freeware" programmers really thought that the company was going to buy their software out of the goodness of their souless corporate heart. They know the company is going to SELL the program when they sell-out. IF the ...[text shortened]... ly wanted to ensure that the program remained free, they would make that part of the contract.
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Come on now Jim.
My comment was certainly not the most venom-laced sarcastic comment ever posted on these boards. I'd venture to say it was fairly mild in comparison.
By referring to the people selling the software as greedy, it directly infers that the programmers themselves were greedy.
Cheers!
Originally posted by tmetzlerWell that inference[sp?] was not my intention. Anyway, let's just drop it. I've not had enough beer to argue with you. 😛
Come on now Jim.
My comment was certainly not the most venom-laced sarcastic comment ever posted on these boards. I'd venture to say it was fairly mild in comparison.
By referring to the people selling the software as greedy, it directly infers that the programmers themselves were greedy.
Cheers!
ok the automod deleted my last post because the website address has the word f**k in it.
so here it is again, except for the first * =u
and the second *=c . . .you get the idea
http://www.f**ktheinter.net/index.php
Like i said in the original post phlabs, i have been reliably informed this is a good site for free stuff, but i havent tried it myself, so i dont know if its got an MP3 convertor link 🙂
this is the pre-home page with the waiver and warning on it
http://www.f**ktheinter.net
Originally posted by tmetzlerObviously they buy it to make money - they then do away with the free portion so people HAVE to pay.
And you think that those huge companies would have bought the program just to continue giving it out for free? The programmer would not be bought out and would continue to work for free if the company did not see a potential profit in it.
If you don't like the conditions, there is nothing to stop you or somebody else from developing a similar application. (We will ignore the absurdity of most software patents)
Greedy? I think not.
The programs mostly have pro versions that are paid for in the first place and which the big money is made from but they want more.
Definately greedy profiteers in my opinion.
Originally posted by PhlabibitL4M3R
I've got to say I've done a lot of things with a computer for as long as they've been around. I've made 3d maps and mod packs for games, images out the ying... and modified almost any game from solitare to Diploware.
Why the hell can't I get a simple DL for converting a wav to mp3?
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Ps, I've gone as far as cheating and looking on Limewire, but after the 5th download (and 5th Trojan), I gave up.
Looks like you'll have to put your hand in your sweaty pocket. 😛
Originally posted by PhlabibitUPDATE;
I've got to say I've done a lot of things with a computer for as long as they've been around. I've made 3d maps and mod packs for games, images out the ying... and modified almost any game from solitare to Diploware.
Why the hell can't I get a simple DL for converting a wav to mp3?
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You can get the Switch basic version free here*, after a while it will tell you the demo period has expired, "do you want to upgrade to the "plus" version etc etc" - if you answer 'no' you can continue with the basic version it seems.
* http://www.download.com/Switch/3003-2140_4-10430342.html?tag=lst-0-8
Originally posted by PhlabibitDid you try my link? I just did and it worked perfic.
I've got to say I've done a lot of things with a computer for as long as they've been around. I've made 3d maps and mod packs for games, images out the ying... and modified almost any game from solitare to Diploware.
Why the hell can't I get a simple DL for converting a wav to mp3?
P-
http://www.dors.de/razorlame/index.php
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