On Tue, Feb 11, 2003 at 12:16:22 +0100, David Olofson wrote: > On Tuesday 11 February 2003 11.37, Steve Harris wrote: > [...] > > I'd guess that us Free Software types are going to want a more > > strict definition of "licence free" ;), so can I suggest we argue > > amongst ourselves about what we'd like in the way of licencing > > before spamming the list. > > Well, one thing I consider *very* important is the management of > Unique IDs. MIDI SysEx and DLS IDs are *not* free in any way, so the > only reason MIDI can be considered Free is that you can do a lot of > stuff with MIDI without having your own IDs. Inded, a Free/Open > Source MIDI application *could* have it's own IDs if someone cares to > pay for them annually - but what happens when payments stop...?
I've probably suggested this before, but the URI scheme works, anyone who has control over a domain/website can issue URIs, eg. I could use http://plugin.org.uk/gmpi#myPluginName or something of that form. Its robust (relies on the DNS system), and centrally, externally and impartially administered. It could be a requirement that the URI resolves to some information about the plugin. Or not. If the $30 a year domain registration fees are too onerous, use a free website provider like geocities or such. - Steve
