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Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2003 03:00:07 -0300
From: Werner Almesberger <wa@almesberger.net>
To: "Shane R. Stixrud" <shane@stixrud.org>
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Subject: Re: Why is Nvidia given GPL'd code to use in non-free drivers?
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Shane R. Stixrud wrote:
> I see a possible future where software development is seen much like
> getting your roof repaired, or adding a new room on to your house.
> It's labor+materials.

Exactly. Whenever somebody figures out a way to make some work
process more efficient, invariably a group of people will predict
imminent doom if this model catches on, and they will have plenty
of compelling reasons why the old way is vastly superior.

Well, I certainly feel terribly cheated by the cruel world that
has pretty much obsoleted the career choice "weaver" ;-))

- Werner

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