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  3. March 2006

Re: Should users have a say in the software development process?

Just something that I meant to post earlier, but neglected to. This is
from Eric Raymond (ESR). Interesting the way in which this view differs
from the Microsoft  Man´s view.

http://www.catb.org/~esr/writings/cathedral-bazaar/cathedral-bazaar/ar01s03.html

The Importance of Having Users

And so I inherited popclient. Just as importantly, I inherited
popclient's user base. Users are wonderful things to have, and not just
because they demonstrate that you're serving a need, that you've done
something right. Properly cultivated, they can become co-developers.


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