> for instance, what good is > encryption/decryption software with released source code that hackers > can look through?). I STRONGLY disagree. encryption/decryption software withOUT released source code that ANYBODY can go through is probably trying to replace obscurity by security and should be avoided by any means. just look at DVD CSS (DeCSS). it was never even near to 'open,free', yet rapidly broken.
> As for free distribution, which the FSF believes is > necessary for software to be "free", I personally believe that violates > my rights as a developer to ask that people not distribute my software > without my permission, and only distribute it WHERE I authorize. 100% OK. your program - your work - your right to determine how to distribute. for $$'s, for free (as in beer), or free (as in speech - I call that 'open'). from a theoretical (theological) point - open software is great for everything. unfortunately, there is no business model (how to pay my bred/water/rent) for free and open software. > Now, if they consider that ethically untainted... I dont care tom ---------- list options/archives/etc.: http://www.topica.com/lists/fd-dev unsubscribe: send blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8Rv5.bbRv4l.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
