Author: Steve Maughan
Date: 08:10:13 12/08/05
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As I say, I don't have a problem. In my opinion the charter's section about it being non commercial is to avoid flagrant commercial advertising from the publishers e.g. "Buy Chess XXXXXX for $19.95 - this weekend only" or "Announcement - Chess XXXX The Strongest Program in the World - Get it Here". But I cannot see anything wrong with someone who is not connected with a program (e.g. Mimic) saying that something is available. This is not a freeware only forum and it would be 'odd' if new developments, free or commercial, were not discussed. I would say that Mimic's post is less commercial than your posts that point people to eBay - effectively your posts are pointing people to a specific commercial transaction / auction. BTW I have no objection to your posts either - I just note the similarity. As for the process of freeware beta testing to commercial, I don't have a problem either. Vasik actually stated in the accompanying read-me that the program is going to become commercial. So everyone who "tested" the program is under no illusion that if they make any comments or suggestions they will benefit Vasik. If anyone has a problem with this they are free to not download the beta - there is no compulsion. How can this be objectionable? Yes Vasik has created a buzz for his program by releasing the beta but he is giving something away for free that never expires. What's his alternative - private beta testing so fewer people can experience the program? I'd personally rather have a version that is freely available so I can see for myself if it's really as strong as others say. Regards, Steve
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