In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes >3) The mechanics of adding commercial developments to the core is not >really that much of a nightmare, provided the resllers send all royalties to >Wolfgang and he then distributes it between all commercial contributors >(including TT) as required.� This is easy to envisage, as I am not too >certain whether changes to the file system and graphics for Aurora would >be that easy to implement as a separate module and I am sure that these >are developments that users would be willing to pay X pounds to get!!� The problem that Jochen saw here and I have come to agree with is this. Developer X adds a new file layout but wants 2 euros per copy. Developer Y adds the ability to convert jpegs to pics and wants 2 euros for it. Developer Z adds another facility and wants his 2 euros.
Already the price of SMSQ/E has gone up by 6 euros. Now, what if you want the work of developer X and Z but not developer Y. Do we have to recompile you a new version because you don't want to pay for the Y module ? Multiply this by a few more developers and you have complete mayhem. In other words, as far as we can see, the price should stay stable and all add-ons that cannot be LRESPR'd or added as a module by the user must be free and part of the core. This is to protect the end user really. -- Roy Wood Q Branch, 20 Locks Hill Portslade. Sussex. BN41 2LB. UK Tel : +44 (0)1273 386030 Fax : +44 (0)1273 430501 (New number!) Mobile +44(0)7836 745501 Web : www.qbranch.demon.co.uk
