Re: Linux Torvalds on GPL2
Derek Parnell wrote:
>
> 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
At last, the voice of reason!
Chris
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