Re: [Gnu-arch-users] how _BIG_

[James Blackwell]

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