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On 20/06/13 19:08, Simon Waters wrote: > On 20/06/13 17:03, Tony Sumner wrote: >> Oh, dear. I feel terrible. I am just a user, which means I just get a free >> ride from all you folks who are working hard to augment free software. I am >> not clever enough to write new stuff and I find it hard enough to learn what >> I need to know to manage where I am now. I'll find something, eg pay for >> software, donate to FSF, edit Wikipedia. I will, really > There is no free rider problem in free software. > > That you use the software doesn't inconvenience* other users, or other > contributors. > > So don't feel terrible, there is no reason, on the other hand if you > feel inspired to contribute please do. Helping other people to use the > software here is a fine contribution. > > Simon > > * Not counting the number of viruses from MS Windows boxes who had my > email address on their box, that I use to get when email borne viruses > were all the rage. > > > Maybe one of the best contributions you can make if you think a program is really good or find it helpful is to tell the developers that., may not seem like much but I am sure it provides a morale boost Paul -- -- http://www.zleap.net http://www.linkedin.com/pub/paul-sutton/36/595/911 I am committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect any school or establishment I am involved with to share this commitment. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq