Just want to say thanks

[JunkMonkey]

I've been following this newsgroup for about 6 months or so, and I've been
informed about some truly incredible software by doing so. So I just want
to thank all the regular contributors, who respond, who catalog, research,
and comment on the software. I've learned quite a bit about PC's from you
guys.

I also want to thank the developers who take so much time to actually write
the software. As a systems project manager I know it's darned hard to
produce even a BAD simple program. Some of the programs I've seen
referenced here are wonderful and complex programs that are capable of
adding real value to the lives and jobs of those who use them. The fact
that they are frequently produced by one or two people in their spare time
is astounding.

OK, I'm off my soapbox now. I will return to my cranky, ill-tempered self.

 

[Cathe B]

I've been following this newsgroup for about 6 months or so, and I've been
informed about some truly incredible software by doing so. So I just want
to thank all the regular contributors, who respond, who catalog, research,
and comment on the software. I've learned quite a bit about PC's from you
guys.

I also want to thank the developers who take so much time to actually write
the software. As a systems project manager I know it's darned hard to
produce even a BAD simple program. Some of the programs I've seen
referenced here are wonderful and complex programs that are capable of
adding real value to the lives and jobs of those who use them. The fact
that they are frequently produced by one or two people in their spare time
is astounding.

OK, I'm off my soapbox now. I will return to my cranky, ill-tempered self.

I second that emotion..except for the cranky ill tempered part.

C

 

[Karen]

I've been following this newsgroup for about 6 months or so, and I've been
informed about some truly incredible software by doing so. So I just want
to thank all the regular contributors, who respond, who catalog, research,
and comment on the software. I've learned quite a bit about PC's from you
guys.

====================
I also follow this NG and have downloaded some of the best free software.
Most I never knew existed, and use quite often. I would love to thank
everyone here as well.

They will even help you with information after you download something and
have questions. This is a fantastic NG.

Karen....

 

[burnr]

I also want to thank the developers who take so much time to actually
write the software. As a systems project manager I know it's darned
hard to produce even a BAD simple program. Some of the programs I've
seen referenced here are wonderful and complex programs that are
capable of adding real value to the lives and jobs of those who use
them. The fact that they are frequently produced by one or two people
in their spare time is astounding.

OK, I'm off my soapbox now. I will return to my cranky, ill-tempered
self.

Ditto! I'm very impressed with the generosity and skills of several
freeware authors. I've also learned a lot from this group and greatly
appreciate the info that can be gleaned from here.

The part about "cranky, ill-tempered"....I never left there I once
thought about starting a webring for "COF"'s cranky-ole-farts...but then
decided, blah-who cares, I'm too cranky to want to play.

 

[Max]

I've been following this newsgroup for about 6 months or so, and
I've been informed about some truly incredible software by doing
so. So I just want to thank all the regular contributors, who
respond, who catalog, research, and comment on the software. I've
learned quite a bit about PC's from you guys. ^^^^^^^

I also want to thank the developers who take so much time to
actually write the software. As a systems project manager I know
it's darned hard to produce even a BAD simple program.

How is it a "systems project manager" needs to learn about PC's in a
freeware NG? How did you make it to *manager* in the first place?

Some of the programs I've seen referenced here are wonderful and
complex programs that are capable of adding real value to the
lives and jobs of those who use them. The fact that they are
frequently produced by one or two people in their spare time is
astounding.

What's astounding to you is that intelligent people have created
software (on there own time) for the masses to use for free instead
of cashing in on the money. Definitely something a good capitalist$
wouldn't do. Maybe this last point is what astounds you most.
Perhaps you should look into what the FSF/OSS clan have been doing
(and promoting) for the last decade or so -> Not that I expect you
to be impressed by the ideologies.

OK, I'm off my soapbox now. I will return to my cranky,
ill-tempered self.

I'm never off my soapbox, always cranky and ill-tempered, and a
zealot to boot.

Max

 

[FYIS.org/estore]

In JunkMonkey posted:

I've been following this newsgroup for about 6 months or so, and I've
been informed about some truly incredible software by doing so. So I
just want to thank all the regular contributors, who respond, who
catalog, research, and comment on the software. I've learned quite a
bit about PC's from you guys.

I also want to thank the developers who take so much time to actually
write the software. As a systems project manager I know it's darned
hard to produce even a BAD simple program. Some of the programs I've
seen referenced here are wonderful and complex programs that are
capable of adding real value to the lives and jobs of those who use
them. The fact that they are frequently produced by one or two
people in their spare time is astounding.

Remarks by Chairman Alan Greenspan
February 20, 2004
The United States economy has long been characterized by a strong
tradition of entrepreneurial spirit among our business people, a high
level of skill among our workers, and an openness by firms and workers
alike to intense competition within and beyond our borders. Those
attributes have given us a standard of living unparalleled for so
large a population--and one that has risen steadily over the history
of our nation.
Productivity in the United States has increased generation after
generation, creating ever-rising standards of living. This trend has
persisted whether our competitive advantage came from the development
of more efficient technologies in agriculture, textiles, and steel,
or, more recently, from the design and fabrication of microprocessors
and the harnessing of the human genome. Our knowledge-based skills in
a business environment, supported by a rule of law, have enabled our
workforce to create ever-greater value added--irrespective of what
goods and services we have chosen to produce at home and what and how
much we have chosen to import.
Only when property rights are adequately protected will the
entrepreneurs willingly work a heroic eighteen hours a day in their
garages or at their computer terminals, secure in the knowledge that
they will own what they create. In addition, those workers who are
fortunate to work in a nation that protects the property rights of
investors, both foreign and domestic, will benefit from the low cost
of capital associated with secure property rights. That protection has
fostered a thriving venture capital industry to finance the nascent
ideas of budding entrepreneurs and has motivated existing businesses
to invest some of their profits in research development.
http://federalreserve.gov/boarddocs/speeches/2004/200402202/default.htm


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[Anonymous]

I've been following this newsgroup for about 6 months or so, and I've been
informed about some truly incredible software by doing so. So I just want
to thank all the regular contributors, who respond, who catalog, research,
and comment on the software. I've learned quite a bit about PC's from you
guys.

I also want to thank the developers who take so much time to actually write
the software. As a systems project manager I know it's darned hard to
produce even a BAD simple program. Some of the programs I've seen
referenced here are wonderful and complex programs that are capable of
adding real value to the lives and jobs of those who use them. The fact
that they are frequently produced by one or two people in their spare time
is astounding.

OK, I'm off my soapbox now. I will return to my cranky, ill-tempered self.

I agree with your sentiments 100% (excepting the cranky part). I
think the reason there is so much high-quality freeware is that the
software is a "labour of love" for the writer. Usually they do it
because (a) they can't find the right software for the required task
& (b) it's a personal challenge for them to design something better
than commercially available.

I think of it in the same way that a person can buy a $5000 used car,
and by spending all their spare time working on it & fixing things
can have a wicked speed machine without having spent a lot of actual
cash to get there.

 

[Dyuob Poltice]

====================
I also follow this NG and have downloaded some of the best free software.
Most I never knew existed, and use quite often. I would love to thank
everyone here as well.

They will even help you with information after you download something and
have questions. This is a fantastic NG.

Karen....

*sigh*
Me too, one of the programs actually changed my life.
Thanks to all who have been so kind, and generous.

 

[Vincent]

Me too,

Me three ...

one of the programs actually changed my life.

What program is this??

 

[JunkMonkey]

Yeah! That must be one heck of a program!

Me three ...


What program is this??

 

[Dyuob Poltice]

Me three ...


What program is this??

SSMM, we've started doing video scrapbooks as a side business,
after years of learning how to use all these art programs, SSMM
allowed us to put it all together, and get paid in the process.
We figure in a couple of years we can quit the day jobs and enjoy what
we do for a living.
It has, in essence, shined a little light into our lives.
And it was you good people (special thanks to CoMa who pointed me in
the right direction) who keep this going, this well of knowledge.
I also use, thanks to you all, Time Tracker, Photofiltre and Karen's
Directory Printer, as well as FractionCalc and SpiroRama.
All these tools have helped us see some possibilities that were hidden
to us.
So, yes, a great big thanks to the makers of these programs, and
another great big thanks to all you good people in this NG.