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Subject:Re: ANON: CHAT: How times have changed (reply) From:Tracy Boyington <tracy_boyington -at- OKVOTECH -dot- ORG> Date:Thu, 12 Nov 1998 08:06:14 -0600
Jessica N. Lange wrote:
> I know how frustrating that feels like, but do consider that the product
> of
> the developers is sold for cold cash. Our product is (usually) provided free
> with the product.
Sounds like this is a problem prevalent in the software industry, or any
other industry where the written product only accompanies the "real
product." Those who don't like being considered second-class citizens
might consider leaving the software industry and finding a job where
what you develop *is* the "real product." I like it. :-)
