Market Farming

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I'm a big proponent of open source programming and code. Instead of
creating MORE problems and controlling things, a free open market approach
might be the way to go. In other words, if people want to use it, let them
use it. If they want to print it out and use it, fine with me. I understand
that can lead to problems, but looking at the Linux and open source model
I'm a big believer in the abilty of people to make a wise choice. Instead
of being competition it's more like a comprehensive description. I have
faith in people making up their own minds and determinations.
It's just like Earth day and organic. If there's money to be made in it,
and it becomes a stylish fad, someone with money and power will want to
corrupt it for their own monetary gain. Freely given and used is much
harder to "control" That's why the linux model works so well.

Barb 
paul & barb - on the continental divide
http://globalcircle.net


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On 10/15/2002 at 7:40 PM Liz Pike wrote:

>Before we jump in (I'm warning myself also ; )) we need to really think
>about how this "program" would be implemented.  How would it be policed??
>Who gets use of the "term"/copy materials/logo/etc?   A member, or someone
>who "pays" for the use, or....
>
>There would most certainly have to be dues to cover expenses, and filing
>for
>non-prof status isn't cheap, or easy, although certainly cheaper in
certain
>states (don't know which ones).
>
>I'm all for this, and can help.  Just want to go in eyes wide open.
>
>Liz Pike
>Laughing Brook Farm
>Westfield NC