[P1] OT: Software Licensing

[Larry Kollar]

Jack Rodgers wrote:

>> The upshot is: if you're willing to be flexible & do a little 
>> learning, you can replace a *lot* of commercial titles with Free 
>> software.
>
> Thanks for your explanation. However, I don't think 'free' is really 
> that free based on your description as I would have to do too much 
> work to get it to work and I absolutely despise command lines. I could 
> spend the time required to do the above earning money, buy commercial 
> software and be ahead a few bucks...

Point taken, but IMHO you're limiting your options. Many businesses 
have essential processes running on home-grown (or "customized" if you 
prefer a more dignified term) software. Indeed, one reason Quark became 
such a fixture in print shops was that it's easily customized using 
AppleScript. Many of those companies have entire workflows built around 
their scripts, and consider it a competitive advantage.

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