On Wed, 23 Jan 2002 16:53:14 -0500, Sean Luke <sean_at_cs.gmu.edu> wrote:
> 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!
3) They've lost it. )-:
4) They think they should get paid for it.
5) They think that someone might steal it.
Back when I was a teenager, everyone shared source code! Back when a
double-sided double-density 8" floppy had more space than you could possibly
use!
But very well said, Sean.
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