DRK Author - Leandro H. Fernández

Why to publish open source software?

Well, I guess some day in 2002 I decided it was worth to return the world the little knowledge I'd got from it so far. Then I started making software for free. A couple of little (sometimes usefull) tools for Windows written in C++ using MFC.
Later I reached the conclusion: it was better to open the source code, and I did so.

Why not to use open source support networks?

There was a lot of open source supporting sites at that time, but most of them were not promoting any software running over Windows. I took two major decisions then: to start my own website and to support open source software for Windows.

Was it a bad thing supporting open source software for Windows?

No, it wasn't. But I found a lot of people saying that open source software for Windows was useless. I think they were specting Windows users to jump into Linux with no reason.
I think it is better a smoother approach. Making Windows' users familiar with open source by putting such software into their hands.

What do you get in return for your open source work?

A little of satisfaction when I see it working. Much more when I see the people is using it.

What would you like in return for your open source work?

A lot of money will do.
Just kidding. I'm glad when I get feedback from the users. I think I would like more feedback.

What do you do for living?

Software development and systems design. Check my profile.

What's your favorite movie?

There is a lot of really good movies. I like European films.

Why did you write a self interview?

Nobody else was going to do it.

What's the real reason for all this?

Vanity.
What about it? :)