Author: William Bryant
Date: 17:20:58 02/15/99
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On February 15, 1999 at 04:43:47, Rémi Coulom wrote: >It is a long time since I have considered releasing the source code of The Crazy >Bishop since I think that it would be an excellent opportunity to share ideas >with other programmers. However, the recent Bionic scandal and the older Gunda >case show that doing so could cause problems. I would like to publish it anyway, >since most tournament organizers are now aware of this problem and include >necessary rules to avoid double entries. Anyway, if anyone here thinks that I >should not publish the source code of TCB, I would like to hear from him(her) >before I take this irreversible and possibly harmful decision. > >Remi As a absolute beginner in chess programming, source code examples are absolutely required to get a good comprehension of the basic functions of this field of programming. Only by reading, changing, and seeing the effects can one fully understand many of these concepts. The issue at hand is the author having any degree of control of the source. If, and I hope it never comes to this, anyone has any doubts about releasing the source code to their project because of worries about unauthorized 'exploitation' of their work, then consider a middle ground. Consider requiring uses to register before downloading. That guarentee's that the user actively agree to a license and that this is one file. Even a nominal fee could be required. I all projects I have done as a hobby, I have always started with source code and always been gratefull to the original author. This invaluable resource cannot just go away without a significant negative impact on the future of this field. What keeps this from being a 'good old boys club' is the easy availability of help and advice and I encourage everyone to oppenly and honestly support it. It works for gnu, It can work here. (Yes GNU has gone to court to defend this positon, unfortunaltely) From a complete beginner's standpoint. My $0.02 William wbryant@ix.netcom.com
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