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Re: The Free Software Definition - Free Software Foundation

In article <o4YLk.2020$3w.1581@newsfe19.iad>,
 "Bill Buckels" <bbuckels@mts.net> wrote:

> Personally I usually prefer to retain my Copyright even on my Freeware.

Aren't open source licenses a way to retain copyright while giving way 
software?

<http://www.opensource.org/>

[...]

> I've never met a doctor or a lawyer who gives their time for nothing.

I've never met a doctor who doesn't. I've been a voluntary Clinical 
Instructor at a nearby university for 23 years. Of course, what I learn 
teaching others is invaluable.

Even lawyers occasionally work _pro_bono_publico_.

[...]
> and being a professional developer, my time is just as valuable.

Surely. The time I spend teaching others expands my knowledge and 
sharpens my skills. I've been developing example code for user groups 
and (later) the on-line audience for 30 years. Of course, what I learn 
teaching others is valuable to my clients.

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