I think there are a number of extremely well designed and implemented "free" product out in the market that are at the top of their heap, but are the exception to the general rule. I think SQLite is possibly the best example of that I have ever found in my entire career. But, SQLite is like most of the other good "Free" products I have found, they are the product of some individual who's primary focus in life is not software development, and they come with source.
True, I'd like to have half the money and time I have thrown after "commercial" products that were not as advertised. But, I don't feel the answer to that problem is free. The market takes care of those products. I know, I could send you a list of them, if you have DSL or better connectivity. I have learned a very long time ago, if at all possible, buy the source, at least you will have that to fall back on. Fred > -----Original Message----- > From: Paul Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 4:22 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [sqlite] Re: sqlite-users Digest 22 May 2004 05:23:11 -0000 > Issue 115 > > > > >Sorry, Not paying too much attention to the authors in the thread. It > >never ceases to amaze me the endless number of "software developers" > >wishing to develop a "commercial" product using "free" software. > > "Unfortunately", some times the best tools for the job are free... > ... --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
