[softwarelist] Re: O-Pro's future

In message <4fb6e54836dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
          Dave Symes <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> In article <jL1zgras.1214706169.5067210.plattir@xxxxxxx>,
>    Ian Platt <plattir@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> [Snip]

>>>For RiscOS and Windows ... if David does not have the time or
>>>inclination to continue development (vs maintenance), would he consider
>>>handing on the baton to others? And are there others who would be
>>>willing to pick it up?

>> I do hope _all_ people who have written stuff for RiscOS will make some
>> arrangements for the continued availability of the apps in the future.
>> Anyone working as a 1-man operation is, inevitably, endangering their
>> work: none of us is getting younger (sadly, and despite SWMBO saying
>> I'm childish).

>> It would be a great pity if code, background info etc were not at least
>> ar hived and available to _someone_ following the inevitable event.

>> But in the meantime, wishing everyone a future with longevity health,
>> satisfaction, and sufficiency-unto-their-needs.

>> Regards
>> Ian P.

> It seems, from reading the NGs and mailing lists this past year, a lot of
> stuff has already been lost, because the owners have moved on, lost the
> disks with their work, in some cases couldn't care less.

> Eureka the spreadsheet is one classic example of something lost.
> And like with OvPro, I would be prepared to subscribe for continuing
> updates.

Do you know when I asked about OPro updates Dave, 65 responded 
positively? I would have expected many more.

Alan



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