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Re:Why do programmers write apps and then make them free by ComputerGuru on Sunday February 06, 2011 @05:42AM (#2185366)
I don't. :)

I basically work two full-time jobs, one that pays and one that doesn't.

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Re:Why do programmers write apps and then make them free by generalk on Sunday February 06, 2011 @11:14AM (#2185811)
Right, but the important thing is that you're much more valuable to your paying job because of your experience writing free software.

In most other fields, if you ask for someone with experience, that means they must have had a job in the field. With software, you can get all the experience you need in your spare time.

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