Alfred is a computer genius. He can write marvellous programs especially the ones on games, and recently there is one so crazy that the players get hooked on to it and have nightmares about it. It is a complicated game of serial murders, clue finding and solving, containing many elements of the CIA style of investigation. Points are awarded as the player ventures to track down each clue, each suspect or each crime scene . Higher points being given to the more correct of the multiple answers to be chosen. He is not going to get it patented as he is not sure whether any part is plagiarized and he hasn't the time to check on the details. He has his studies and course work to think of. However, he made his friends swear that it is supposed for 'internal circulation' only, meaning only among trusted friends.
In return his friends will have to pay a price. It is a simple barter trade, though sometimes not so simple after all. Some friends offered little in exchange , so Alfred will refuse the supply. So you think writing these programs is an easy thing, not worth this whole month of sending my clothes to the laundry and paying for the services, and the cleaning of my bathroom. Very well, deal off. You don't want and I don't lose. You keep your money and I give my time and ingenuity to someone else more willing to pay. Never mind if I don't have my laundry paid for, because it means I will just have a few dollars less in my pocket. Never mind if I will have to wash my own bathroom: it will be a good form of exercise for me after sitting at the table for hours. And you...you will be better off too because you can keep your money for something that is more important like investing in some good books or just save it up. I do not get very rich and you do not get poor.
In return his friends will have to pay a price. It is a simple barter trade, though sometimes not so simple after all. Some friends offered little in exchange , so Alfred will refuse the supply. So you think writing these programs is an easy thing, not worth this whole month of sending my clothes to the laundry and paying for the services, and the cleaning of my bathroom. Very well, deal off. You don't want and I don't lose. You keep your money and I give my time and ingenuity to someone else more willing to pay. Never mind if I don't have my laundry paid for, because it means I will just have a few dollars less in my pocket. Never mind if I will have to wash my own bathroom: it will be a good form of exercise for me after sitting at the table for hours. And you...you will be better off too because you can keep your money for something that is more important like investing in some good books or just save it up. I do not get very rich and you do not get poor.