Re: [SL] sql-ledger-users Digest, Vol 38, Issue 4

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How sad and what an indictment on us as Human beings if this the way we move
through life. We can never exist as individual entities and need each other
as much as the air we breathe. Putting aside the need for Sql-Ledger to earn
money for its creators for just a second, these lists have been part of a
community out there that encourages us to forge on against the tide of
Windows and its propriety packages that cost a fortune, never do exactly
what you want and leave you with a stone wall of bureaucracy and disinterest
if you want changes. Sql-Ledger (amongst other open source packages) has
been that breath of fresh air of what we should be about. Its not about
denying Dieter his rightful payback for Sql-Ledger but is rather about
making this world a better place. I dont know the first thing about
Computers (I can still remeber Dos and "Basic" programming language from my
early days of Study) Perl I thought was something that came out of the sea
and a Database is the filling cabinet in my office. I buy support from
Dieter via my IT guy... and is this not the way it should happen? Instead of
Paying Bill Gates a Fat Salary, that money passes through the correct hands
rewarding those at each step of the chain who add value. These lists for me
are what keep people like me believing in packages like this. I get
encouragement, enjoy robust debate, and it calms the fear in me of using
something I know nothing about knowing there is a community out there to
support and guide me and gives me imense satisfaction when I show all my
lemming friends using windows software just what you can achieve without
being bullied my MS. Finally I too must confess on the occasional times when
I see a post from a newcomer who is struggling with an operational issue to
be able to reply and help gives one tremendous satisfaction, knowing we can
make a difference. My request therefore is please dont loose sight of what
has been created here, lets make a robust debate like this work for us and
not destroy what has been created.

Just my 2c worth... Cheers Tim

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Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:44:04 +0200
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Thought of the day: if I need a lawyers advice, it costs me. If I need a
plumber, it costs me. If I need medical care I do not expect that to be
free. Who are those people who give advice for free in forums? Are they
bonkers? Do they have too much money allready? Or is there something more
between heaven and earth than plain old moneybills?

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