OpenEuphoria

Re: Linux Torvalds on GPL2

• Posted by Derek Parnell <ddparnell at bigpond.com> Sep 26, 2006
• 905 views

Ray Smith wrote:
...

> I have the impression a number of people want to take the Euphoria source and
> 
> make an enhanced closed source version of Euphoria (or new languages based on
> 
> Euphoria) all of which are closed source.

I would be surely disappointed in anyone throwning me into that category.

I have no desire whatsoever, and never had one, in using RDS' Euphoria to create
a closed language, or even an open new language.

I believe the benefits of RDS opening up their implementation of Euphoria
include ...

** Improved bug detection and resolution.
** Faster turn around on changes (fixes and enhancements)
** Democratization of the Change Control process
** Synegy of multiple minds working to improve the language and its
implementation.
** Improved security in terms of source code escrow
** Improved ability to rollback specific deltas
** Improved visibility in the developer community's eye due to increased
activity

> As far as I'm concerned everyone has had their say and it's up to Rob if he
> wishes for the Euphoria source to always be Open Source and free forever,
> or if he is OK with people making closed source versions of Euphoria.

I do not believe that everyone has yet completed saying their piece. 

-- 
Derek Parnell
Melbourne, Australia
Skype name: derek.j.parnell