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> Only developers insist on FOSS, and we are the worst kind of customers as we find paying for anything a personal affront. I think you very well articulated m
by ghoward 5y ago
> Only developers insist on FOSS, and we are the worst kind of customers as we find paying for anything a personal affront.
I think you very well articulated my problem because the software I am writing is for developers.
I like writing tools for developers the most because I'm autistic enough that I struggle to understand the needs and psychology of "normies" enough that I can't effectively write software for them.
However, you are right that developers are the worst kind of customer, and for the reasons you stated.
Maybe this is actually the reason I should not even bother.
> You either need to partner up or become a sales guy who understands "normies" at Fortune 500 type companies. Easier said than done, of course.
My wife is a business type who understands "normies" well enough. She was actually the one who made it clear that a lot of my ideas would never sell. She doesn't think this one would either.
Actually, I asked this question to verify that she is right. So far, I think she is.
Thank you.