Author: Russell Reagan
Date: 22:04:08 11/27/03
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On November 28, 2003 at 00:13:18, Chessfun wrote: >Naturally that is not right. Clearly any author has the right to choose NOT to >show his source code. I have no opinion either way as I know nothing about >programming and like everyone else have NO details on the source code of List. > >But to say that simply choosing not to reveal his source code indicates guilt >isn't right as it isn't a rule. It becomes a rule upon the question being >raised. I agree with you here. If any of the commercial entries were asked to show their source code, they would likely decline. Some may be contractually obligated not to show the source code to anyone. I think most enter under the assumption that they will very likely not have to show their source code, regardless of what the official rules say. We all know how well the ICGA sticks to the rules they create, like charters. Then there is the fact that many probably have ideas they would not like others to know. The ICGA may give its assurance that it will be kept confidential, but I don't know how much I'd trust them. Their outrageous fee to host the WCCC for no apparent reason doesn't reflect well on their character IMO. Even for a person of good character as some on the commitee are, it only takes one weak moment of thinking, "This idea is so cool! I'll only share it with one person." How would anyone ever know if some idea ended up in a commercial program because someone leaked a confidential idea?
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