Re: Free database tools announcements - invitation to discussion

no_at_spam.com wrote:

> Just because freeware is free doesn't mean a freeware author doesn't want
> anyone using the product. In fact, the fact that a lot of people will
> benefit, and that he can make a difference, is usually the motivation for
> the freeware author.
>

Yes, but how do well tell 'always free' from 'free for now'?

> As many/most people here have acknowledged, c.d.o.marketplace is a blackhole.
> Most people interested in tools visit the tools group, not the marketplace
> group. If the marketplace group is the only outlet then there is no point
> spending any time writing useful, free tools. It is a waste of time. The
> author may give up on the idea, and the community misses out on a useful,
> free tool.
>

Are you seriously trying to suggest that this newsgroup is the *only* place on the internet you can promote a product :) ?

David Rolfe Received on Tue Jun 22 2004 - 08:46:08 CEST