Re: The "user-developer gap" myth

[Phoenyx <quazar@dcnet2000.com>]

Hi Dain,

> Why can't someone who puts hard work into a piece of software
> be compensated.

If it's a good program, there is no reason for them not to ask
a reasonable price as well as protecting their copyrights. After
all, this worked in the MS/PC world and many people got rich by
using their talents. Considering the size of the Apple II
community, this probably won't happen unless you have a large
variety of applications to offer.

By the same token, they should not allow themselves to be
disappointed if sales in this small community are small also.

> If you think $25 is a lot of money, I am sorry for you.

Please don't feel sorry for me. I am on a fixed income due to
some serious back problems. To me, $25 can be a lot to spend on
what I consider as a hobby. Of course, I have been lucky. I have
a lot of friends who have helped me, either by getting the Apple
II stuff I needed or let me trade for them and in some cases,
work for them.

-- 

Thank you for your time and interest. I hope it was helpful
or at least interesting.

Phoenyx,

Apple2 user since March 1984

Links to Phoenyx's pages:
preferred..... http://zip.to/Phoenyx_A2
alternate..... http://www.tinyangeldesigns.com/Apple2