On Aug 13, 2004, at 8:40, vruz wrote: >> I don't understand why the rpa folks had to reinvent the packaging >> wheel here: the service they offer is orthogonal to Gems, and could >> have used Gems as the distribution mechanism. > "How do you get to be a great musician? It helps to know the theory, > and to understand the mechanics of your instrument. It helps to have > talent. But ultimately, greatness comes practicing; applying the > theory over and over again, using feedback to get better every time. > > How do you get to be an All-Star sports person? Obviously fitness and > talent help. But the great athletes spend hours and hours every day, > practicing. " But musicians typically don't release their practice sessions. Cheers Dave