Hello luggers, good-afternoon.
I think harsh...kapil....amish all of you have raised some very important issues.
We should be discussing the same on the next Gnu-linux lunacy trip....wat say...???..:)
Very important issues, and sustainable business models which can be showcased to all is an effort that all of us should contribute on.
Bye for now.
Trevor
On Wed, 2002-12-25 at 12:48, Harsh Busa wrote:
- LUG meet on 12 Jan. 2003 @ VJTI
hello all
there is one concern that i have seen in many software developers mind. it pinches them to give away the src code for several reasons.
cant there an intermediate solution ? there was a decent concept that evolved out of discussion at lunacy trip. the idea was that a product src can be given to the buyer only for their use. if they make commercials out it the parent of the src sud get some money. (though managing the levels is impossible). or some sort of policy that will prevent predators from getting away with the software.
also if the product support or the company itself is about to die then the src code sud be released so that it can be maintained by its users.
this is similar to warranty with most hardware. till u are covered under warranty you dont mess with the product, afterwards its your choice.
i know this is not completely in compliance with gnu philosophy but doesnt completely stand against it too.
hope these thoughts help in spreading the word regards Harsh R Busa __________________________ BackendGuru Technologies http://www.BackendGuru.com Tel : 91-9820693048
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