Randolfe Wicker wrote: > Thanks for this lead to a free program for converting MPEG & AVI files. > > I've never understood what/why the reasons are for people putting "free programs" on the Internet. I understand some Linux users who passionately like the idea of open-source sharing. However, what is the reason for someone making iSquint available?
> There has to be an "economic game plan" involved in all of this. No there doesn't. You don't always have to "follow the money." Some people do things out of love, or for other reasons that compel them. I make software, and audio, and video available without any sort of "economic game plan" just like many people on this list do. Why? Because I can't *not* do so... In fact, you sort of answered your own question: Randolfe Wicker wrote: > I want to second all that Jan has said... > She is someone who has slaved selfishly to help build this community. And she, so far as I know, has gotten little attention or public appreciation for her efforts. Her reward has been in the warm good feelings she has earned in helping others and being part of this community. :) Pete -- http://tinkernet.org/ videoblog for the future... ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Most low income homes are not online. Make a difference this holiday season! http://us.click.yahoo.com/5UeCyC/BWHMAA/TtwFAA/lBLqlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
