As long as you're not using any Valve code, you're perfectly all right. If you can figure out the file format (and I've no doubt that it's perfectly easy; I just wouldn't bother personally) and write your own functions to read them, you're good to go.
> It really depends on the format. > For example (IIRC) if you write a program that outputs a GIF you need > to get permission (pay) to release it. If you write a program that > reads mp3's you need to get a license from Thompson something (I > think). This is a slightly different issue. GIFs and MP3s require royalties because they are *patented*. (Don't get me started on software patents :-P) And BTW the GIF patents expired just recently, in the US. IIRC the issue was actually the LZW compression they used. > You really need to email Valve for permission. I don't think they'll > have a huge problem with it since it will support the development of > other tools - but best check. A good idea in any case. I don't see why they would have a problem with it, but it's polite to ask anyways. Cheers -John Sheu -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders
