On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 8:09 PM, Ken Tanzer <ken.tan...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 11:35 AM Melvin Davidson <melvin6...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> >> Politely tell them to buy some of the many well written books that are >> available on these very topics... >> >Fair enough but what about those that cant afford it? I think us in the >> Western World tend to forget that by >far the majority of users cant afford >> a latte from Starbucks let alone a 60.00 USD dead tree. >> >> Seriously? So someone can afford a $500 computer ( in addition to >> accessories ), but they wouldn't be able to afford a $60 book (which BTW, >> there are several for lesser amount) ? >> >> > Seriously? With global median household income at less than $200 / week > (and ranging by country from $2 to $400)[1], you can't understand that $60 > could be a barrier for lots of people? And computers can be had for far > less than $500, even before you get to used or refurbished. Then again > people might use shared, university or library computers. You've nicely > illustrated Josh's point which you yourself quoted: "I think us in the > Western World tend to forget that by far the majority of users cant afford > a latte from Starbucks let alone a 60.00 USD dead tree." > > My comment, BTW, applies to all versions of Postgresql, whether current, > unsupported or yet-to-be-developed. > > Cheers, > Ken > > > [1] https://news.gallup.com/poll/166211/worldwide-median- > household-income-000.aspx > > -- > AGENCY Software > A Free Software data system > By and for non-profits > *http://agency-software.org/ <http://agency-software.org/>* > *https://demo.agency-software.org/client > <https://demo.agency-software.org/client>* > ken.tan...@agency-software.org > (253) 245-3801 > > Subscribe to the mailing list > <agency-general-requ...@lists.sourceforge.net?body=subscribe> to > learn more about AGENCY or > follow the discussion. > > Then again people might use shared, university or library computers Would you please be so kind as to inform us which university or library allows users to install software on a _shared_ computer. BTW, since you mention library, that is an excellent way to have the books ordered and shared.>FOR FREE<. AFAIK, all that is required is for someone to request the library purchase the book, to be used for shared learning. -- *Melvin Davidson* *Maj. Database & Exploration Specialist* *Universe Exploration Command – UXC* Employment by invitation only!
