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From: heberlei@iris.ucdavis.edu (Todd)
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Subject: investment returns
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Date: 8 May 89 17:23:24 GMT
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I am about to purchase an SE/30 system and thought it would be nice to
get a little back on my investment.  Could someone out in net-land
clue me in to ways I could make a little side cash?

* How well does the share-ware system work?  I like this idea.  I
would like everyone to be able play with the programs I write (eg.
free), but I sure wouldn't mind if someone sent me some money as a
sign of appreciation and encouragement to continue.  Has anyone tried
this?  If so, any success?

* I've seen ads for companies that will market your software, but I've
heard rumors that these are bad deals.  Any comments or experiences?

* Do the big companies ever buy programs and concepts from
independents?  For example, if one of us came up with a great idea for
a software package and built a rough proto-type, would a company like
Microsoft purchase the rights to the idea and develop a full blown
version?  Or would they develop a full blown version and laugh at
you?


Thanks,

Todd Heberlein
heberlei@leek.ucdavis.edu	128.120.57.26
heberlei@iris.ucdavis.edu	128.120.57.20