Dilemna - Gobs Of Software

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Dav1936531 said:
Hey big dadiOH....long time no see. Is your duck (Jackson IIRC) still
with ya? Dave
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The one that lost a leg to an alligator? No, sorry to say she died. A
wild Muscovy showed up though, biggest duck I have ever seen. Named him
BUD (Big Ugly Duck) and bought him a concubine named FUD. You can
figure out the acronym :)

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A grrl has to live though. Some will go GNU OS for certain.
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I don't think you need to ask here. I gather several of the programs
are very specific in who would what them.

Divide them up.

Those needing little work and useful to the average user - make
freeware.

Those needing a lot of work (or updates) and useful - make GPL

The rest would be niche programs - you decide how you handle them.
 
The one that lost a leg to an alligator? No, sorry to say she died. A
wild Muscovy showed up though, biggest duck I have ever seen. Named him
BUD (Big Ugly Duck) and bought him a concubine named FUD. You can
figure out the acronym :)
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WARNING WILL ROBINSON; THREAD BEING HIJACKED!!

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I don't think you need to ask here.
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Then where?
I gather several of the programs
are very specific in who would what them.
Correct.

Divide them up.

Those needing little work and useful to the average user - make
freeware.
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None need work, some would be useful to the average user.
Those needing a lot of work (or updates) and useful - make GPL

The rest would be niche programs - you decide how you handle them.
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Thanks.
 
Of course. It's your persecution complex. . .

Susan
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I must have left it at home. I simply cannot find the words to help you
out.

You are beginning to act like a TROLL.
 
Chrissy Cruiser said:
Hubby is moving along in his career and has been offered a couple of dozen
fully built applications, source code and full IP rights, that range from
RFID to an Ebay like web engine (more robust) to a 3D Body Model Simulator
to a completely anonymous, encrypted Visa/Mc online payment system.
Industrial/military grade and quality. Some are very advanced as in "one of
a kind", some are bleeding edge, some are very competitive with todays'
offerings.
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One question: Why has he been offered all of this?
 
Chrissy said:
Hubby is moving along in his career and has been offered a couple of dozen
fully built applications, source code and full IP rights, that range from
RFID to an Ebay like web engine (more robust) to a 3D Body Model Simulator
to a completely anonymous, encrypted Visa/Mc online payment system.
Industrial/military grade and quality. Some are very advanced as in "one of
a kind", some are bleeding edge, some are very competitive with todays'
offerings.

We were talking about what to do, who to ask, so I thought I would come
here for discussion and advice.

If we offer it as freeware, we may lose (or may gain a write-off) as a
gift. If we set them up for licensing then we have a potential profit
center. Opening a direct marketing operation is what we are avoiding since
that is what he is leaving. Shareware, I dunno, may fit, may not fit.
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I'm thinking along the same lines as Dewey E. I think your first task is
to group the apps into 'bleeding edge', 'competitive' etc, then take a
hard look at each group and ask; who is the audience and market for
these apps; how could they be distributed and/or purchased; can you be
bothered doing the marketing thing?; who is the competition and what do
they have on offer and is it worth time and effort to compete.

Be brutally honest about both the apps and your own committment to
marketing and support. Maybe consider some kind of partnership for some
of the apps. You may find that some are suited to GPL, some to
shareware/freeware and a couple are worth sticking to and doing
something with.

I know timing can be crucial with bleeding edge stuff, but don't make
hasty decisions, spend some time just thinking, projecting, looking at
scenarios. 'Out of confusion comes clarity.' (Don't know who said this,
but I like it.)

regards
Canetoad
 
I'm thinking along the same lines as Dewey E. I think your first task is
to group the apps into 'bleeding edge', 'competitive' etc, then take a
hard look at each group and ask; who is the audience and market for
these apps; how could they be distributed and/or purchased; can you be
bothered doing the marketing thing?; who is the competition and what do
they have on offer and is it worth time and effort to compete.

Be brutally honest about both the apps and your own committment to
marketing and support. Maybe consider some kind of partnership for some
of the apps. You may find that some are suited to GPL, some to
shareware/freeware and a couple are worth sticking to and doing
something with.

I know timing can be crucial with bleeding edge stuff, but don't make
hasty decisions, spend some time just thinking, projecting, looking at
scenarios. 'Out of confusion comes clarity.' (Don't know who said this,
but I like it.)

regards
Canetoad
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Thanks, Canetoad. I agree, sane comments from you and Dewey.

The question still remains, when the sorting out has been sorted out, and
we need partners, where and how do you best find them?
 
Chrissy Cruiser said:
Thanks, Canetoad. I agree, sane comments from you and Dewey.

The question still remains, when the sorting out has been sorted out, and
we need partners, where and how do you best find them?
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You might try posing some questions to this active group:
alt.comp.shareware.authors.
 
The question still remains, when the sorting out has been sorted out, and
we need partners, where and how do you best find them?
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I would suggest networking amongst your hubby's contacts. Gather he
must be good at what he does to merit the gift you have. His contacts
should be invaluable.
 
I would suggest networking amongst your hubby's contacts. Gather he
must be good at what he does to merit the gift you have. His contacts
should be invaluable.
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That's part of the problem, Dewey. Confidentiality is part of the process.
For up to two years. They are afraid of a mass exodus.
 
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