On 23/01/02 16:53, "Sean Luke" <sean_at_cs.gmu.edu> wrote:
[snip!]
> I can only think of two reasons why someone would release freeware in
> binary distribution only. (1) intellectual property concerns -- maybe
> they licensed something from someone in order to do the job, or maybe
> they have a secret patented feature, or have some other valid reason to
> not reveal algorithmic details. That's perfectly fine. (2) They're
> embarrassed about their code. Hey, I've written sucky code as well.
> That's just not a good justification. Beyond that, there's little
> justification. Freeware Newton authors everywhere, I call on you to
> free your source code!
Well said, Sean!
-Laurent.
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