Author: Graham Banks
Date: 14:16:40 06/07/05
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On June 07, 2005 at 15:10:36, Jonas Cohonas wrote: >>It has been some time since I've done any reading about open source issues. But >>if my memory of the GPL (Gnu Public License) is correct. It states that any >>distributed programs that are the derivative of a GPL'ed program such as fruit, >>must also make the source available. >> >>Maybe that is actually the reason Toga's author is not distributing the program. >>Perhaps by not allowing a download from a public site, he is saying he doesn't >>have to publish the source. Personally, I feel this really doesn't follow the >>spirit of the GPL license, which he wouldn't have been able to make Toga >>without. But technically, may be legal. >> >>Eric > >Isn't sending programs to testers + people who ask for it through e-mail and >posting games and reults here considered distributing? Hi Jonas, give Thomas a break. We should all be thankful that he's modified freely available source code to produce such a strong engine! I think you're splitting hairs on this one, Regards, Graham.
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