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From:
Aditya Ivaturi
Date:
May 27, 2010 11:06
Subject:
Re: Why are you releasing modules to CPAN?
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>
> Is it for the fun of writing code? - You don't need to distribute your
> code for that.
> Is it to participate in the community?
> Is it to get a virtual pat on the shoulder (or a beer in the bar) from
> other programmers?
> Is it to make other people happy by letting them do their job easier?
> Is it because you feel obligated as you are using other peoples code
> free of charge?
>

How about - I am lazy and by releasing some useful code, you are
hoping that some one else would find it useful & in turn expand it &
maintain it for you?

--aditya

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