19th April 2012, 03:31 PM
Jack Wrote:I like to equivocate working for free in archaeology (be it digging, writing a publication, doing research, publicity, teaching etc.) to open-sourced products (such as firefox, open office etc.)............
A noble and praiseworthy pastime.
Totally agree.....I think there are many archaeologists who give time and resource without asking for anything in return...doesn't make them any less professional. Infact the closest parallel might be the pro bonum system that many lawyers and solicitors use....
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...