Author: Pete Galati
Date: 18:26:25 12/31/00
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On December 31, 2000 at 20:35:03, Brian Kostick wrote: >On December 31, 2000 at 14:06:04, Pete Galati wrote: > >>On December 31, 2000 at 13:19:30, Wayde Beasley wrote: >> >>>On December 31, 2000 at 11:45:19, Pete Galati wrote: >>> >>>>On December 31, 2000 at 11:05:36, Wayde Beasley wrote: >>>> >>>>>On December 30, 2000 at 20:11:35, Pete Galati wrote: >>>>> >>>>>>Start learning the C programming language >>>>> >>>>>I see I'm in the wrong place -- see ya. >>>> >>>>Look at it this way Wayde, you want a zillion things added to Winboard, but it's >>>>just the wrong program to do that to, and most of us wouldn't like Winboard >>>>anymore if it could do a zillion extra things because it would turn into >>>>bloatware. >>>> >>>>BUT..., you can download the source code for Winboard, which is programmed in >>>>"C", and if you have some background in C, then you can start making yourself a >>>>custom version, but you may be getting ahead of yourself, because you're >>>>anxiouslly waiting for Fritz to arrive, (takes about 2 days if you order >>>>directly from Chessbaseusa), and that's just a real nice interface the way it >>>>is. I have only a minor complaint or 2 about it. But the way it sits, it might >>>>be allready what you want, and not a seriously butchered Winboard. >>>> >>>>But if you're going to assume that you're in the wrong place just because of a >>>>post that _I_ made, then maybe you ARE in the wrong place. >>>> >>>>Pete >>> >>>Maybe I'm not in the wrong place; maybe you're in the wrong place :) >> >>You wouldn't be the first person to say that. >> >>> >>>Well, point is NOT whether I'll be satisfied with Fritz or not. That is >>>irrelevant. I want to hire a freelance programmer to build a better open source >>>frontend to winboard engines w/ features I want. If you think that's silly, I >>>could care less. It's my money. Fritz ain't open source. And from the opinion >>>of someone else here, I wouldn't have to feel guilty about cutting into >>>Chessbase's profits by spurring the development of an open source frontend that >>>replaces that winboard piece of shit. >>> >>>Point of my inquiry here is simply to find the RIGHT GUY to do it for MONEY. >>>And also get an idea about what amount MONEY it would take. Get it? >>> >>>I don't even care about linux vs. windows, really -- just as long as it's open >>>source. I'm already talking to a guy where I live who would be willing to do >>>it. He seems to want $1,000 to create a full-fledged multiboard frontend to >>>winboard engines and says he can do it in 30 days - in either VB or Delphi, >>>though. That price to me seems a bit high. But then I am not surprised either. >>> Based on what he is saying, I am actually drawing up a plan and list of the >>>menus and features I want. We'll see what he says then. >> >>If you do hire that guy, tell us what he can deliver in a month. VB or Delphi? >>They don't seem especially ideal. >> >>My opinion is that he can't deliver, but good luck. IMO, this is more difficult >>than a one month's work for $1000 type of job. >> >>Pete > >This person probably is in the wrong place. A programmer who is going to work >for $6.25/hr or less?? Yes, many write, contribute, test, and distribute for >fun, pleasure, and/or to give back to the community. I see no need to speak >words to insult them or their work. However, to think that someone with a >interest in monetary gain will work for such peanuts?? I suggest that if this >programmer can be hired and deliver the product that the contract be written up >and accepted. If the result is good, a tip exceeding the initial $1000 would be >in order. Otherwise the time would be better spent riding the back of a gargage >truck and this programmer could earn $12/hr. laughs. > >Br5an Hmmmm, if something I said seemed insulting, that wasn't the intent, I just have serious doubts that this can be done, and done well, in a month. And if this guy delivers the interface in a month, you can all say I'm wrong. Pete
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