Re: The source file culture

[Chris Camacho <c.camacho@...>]

> I would like to know why such culture exists.
>   
I'd love to be able to understand the reverse, why do people insist on 
downloading
binaries?

There could be any manner of virus or back door in binary, at least if its
source code I can audit it myself, better yet I can fix it too.

I've been able to teach a number of people basic programming and 
compiling skills,
even people who have left school without qualifications, its just not as 
difficult as it looks.

In many cases a developer is only too glad to help out someone who is 
struggling
with their beloved creation...

Best
Chris

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