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There is a thread on programmers.stackexchange.com that asks the question "Why do programmers write applications and then make them free?" The top answer right now is: Because I don't...

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There is a thread on programmers.stackexchange.com that asks the question "Why do programmers write applications and then make them free?" The top answer right now is: Because I don't want to feel obligated to provide technical support or offer refunds. I have always found the free software approach to be instructive. There are many forms […]

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