Isn't that supposed to be 0xCA0xFE? (\xCA\xFE)
And you are correct about tools for developers and the sharware model. Better to call it donationware and hope you gain enough of a loyal following to cause plenty of donations for a subsequent "workbench" or "system" solution.
Money is scarce these days. Especially in developer's pockets thanks to the long-term effect of the outsourcing binge's false hope. We all have to work under the constant threat of "being outsourced". Otherwise known as the way the HR suits prevent us from getting any sort of decent pay increases while the cost of living skyrockets.
They need to turn on the "Seconds to Midnight" clock only instead of a relation to the inevitable nuclear war, it is in relation to the next "Black Day" on Wall Street when the entire shebang caves in and we find ourselves mowing lawns and bagging rich people's groceries in Bellevue for cash. yea, that's right, we'll have to bag groceries for Alfred and the crew cuz they must be rilly wealthy by now eh?
;-)
Check out this new use for PayPal: My spouse is finally leaving and my employer no longer does the split direct deposit thing anymore. So I created my soon-2B-ex wife a paypal business account, set her up with a subscription button on a web page called "Support", and then I clicked the button and subscribed to her weekly alimony. Painfully humorous! Humorous that I had to set it all up and know her paypal password and account details.... Ignorance is bliss I guess. As long as her spending money is there on time that is.
Hope my painful new idea gave you a chuckle today.... ---------------------------
tei wrote:
hum?.. maybe you are wrong, the developpers address sould be 0xCAFE
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
just kidding :D
note to self: Never run on bankrupt tryiing to get money from shareware *tools*, users are too greedy. *tools* dont fit the shareware model.
Steve Tilson wrote:
VALVe Corporation Contact Information
main email/info address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cybercafe information: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Someone in the cybercafe department may be closer to the technology licensing context)
telephone USA - 425-889-9642
fax USA - 425-827-4843
postal address Valve Corporation PO BOX 1688 BELLEVUE WA USA 98009
Snail Mail is your absolute best bet for this type of query since it is essentially a legal matter. (Requires more time but hey, if you are going to do this right then your patience is a positive factor)
You can try indicating ATTN: Legal/Technology Licensing below the address and in the letter header.
Provided VALVe is OK with the context of your query, may I suggest you go open source initiative? Just visit www.sourceforge.net and open a new project. sf.net may have some knowledgable folks around that can help with the donations to your area. If not, and open source is an option, email me off list and I can try to assist you with the donation aspects. (I currently sponsor an open source initiative project for some extremely intelligent students in Vietnam who were experiencing numerous obstacles induced by political influences)
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