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

Author: Wayde Beasley

Date: 12:06:51 01/01/01

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On January 01, 2001 at 11:39:28, Pete Galati wrote:

>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


Well, I haven't yet contracted w/ him.  It's New Year's day for one.  Second, I
need to lay out a basic design with some specific requests to see exactly what
he can or will do.  So, I'm working on drawing up an outline for the kind of
frontend I'd like to have.  Perhaps someone around here could lend a few ideas
on how to improve Winboard.

later, W



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