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Re: [Gnu-arch-users] how _BIG_
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James Blackwell |
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Re: [Gnu-arch-users] how _BIG_ |
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Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:50:40 -0400 |
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On Wed, Oct 12, 2005 at 05:24:10PM -0700, Thomas Lord wrote:
>
> -t >>> (a _BIG_ check would be nice, thanks :-)
> James >> How much are you looking for?
> Sasha> James - if Canonical was willing to pay Tom a one-time
> Sasha> stipend for his contribution, many people in the community
> Sasha> would consider that a =very= good gesture.
>
> Be cautious, please, about opening a door by which Canonical buys
> its way out of criticism at such a discount that does me no good
> or even harm. For example, a few 10K would do little more than
> give creditors held at bay by poverty nothing other than excuse
> to pounce and slurp it all up.
I think you misunderstand. I was curious on a personal level.
> Plus, Mark is a capitalist. He should think in terms of spending
> to create future value.
>
> Finally, it needn't entirely fall on Canonical/Mark.
>
> It's a sweet idea, Sasha, but probably a fantasy in the terms
> you've put it.
Good luck Tom.
James