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Subject: Re: Getting what I want from a freeware chess program

Author: Pete Galati

Date: 08:39:28 01/01/01

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On January 01, 2001 at 04:08:52, Brian Kostick wrote:

>Brian Kostick wrote:
>
>>>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
>
>Pete, I was wrong to not enter the thread at the proper place. No offense
>intended to you. It was my intention to comment on the idea of $1000 for the job
>being a little high. I think 30 days and $1000 is fast delivery and dirt cheap.
>The original poster should have already contracted this deal. Br5an

Thanks, now I understand what you were saying better.  Originally I was reading
it as though it was a direct response to what I was saying, and because of that
it wasn't making sense (to me that is).  Now it makes sense.

Pete



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