Re: [MacPerl] Distributables?

[Eric Mings <elm@ao.net>]

>The basic philosophy is that you don't write a program to make money, you
>program to make money.  So you write programs for people who need programs,
>and they pay you to write them.  i.e., sell your programming talent, not
>your programs.
>
>Honestly, it is rare that I see programs that are worth buying these days,
>but it is often I see programming needs.  But to each his own.  Thomas
>Boutell sells Perl programs.  They come with protection that requires a
>key, and they are easy to "crack".  I imagine he makes money off them
>anyway.


I understand this philosphy in some situations. You solve a specific 
problem for a specific customer and get paid for it.  However, in a 
situation such as mine (see the request I made for a "perl jock") perl is 
likely to be the best tool for a particular very important part of a 
solution that involves  the integration of several different programs. My 
solution (if successful) would be applicable to a large number of 
individuals who never could afford/envision a custom solution to their 
particular  business. I hope there is a way perl can be used in my 
project but the need keep the source code protected will certainly be a 
consideration. 


Regards,

Eric Mings Ph.D.


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