Re: [ql-developers] Re: [ql-users] Source Code

2002-05-21 Thread Roy Wood
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Peter Graf [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Hi Wolfgang, *** Distribution of executables for free was *not* forbidden in the first official statement! This has changed and caused severe implications on the availability of non-commercial work. *** I must take the

Re: [ql-developers] Re: [ql-users] Source Code

2002-05-20 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz
On 19 May 2002, at 7:18, Dave Walker wrote: Timothy, When I got SMSQ/E from Jochen, I got: a) A generic SMSQ/E User Guide (38 pages) that was not machine specific b) Custom supplement pages for each hardware environment I bought (typically 6-10 pages) Same here when I got my Q60.

Re: [ql-developers] Re: [ql-users] Source Code

2002-05-20 Thread Peter Graf
Wolfgang wrote: Timothy, When I got SMSQ/E from Jochen, I got: a) A generic SMSQ/E User Guide (38 pages) that was not machine specific b) Custom supplement pages for each hardware environment I bought (typically 6-10 pages) Same here when I got my Q60. And more. Peter

Re: [ql-developers] Re: [ql-users] Source Code

2002-05-20 Thread Roy Wood
I guess the point I was trying to make was that the 38 page guide was no where near comprehensive enough to document a full OS. I'm sure that it assumed that the user was already familiar with QDOS. The Gold Card/TKII manual was a little more in depth, as it only covered some extensions to

Re: [ql-developers] Re: [ql-users] Source Code

2002-05-19 Thread Richard Zidlicky
On Sun, May 19, 2002 at 01:05:42AM +0100, Roy Wood wrote: Interestingly, not all legitimate commercial interests are served equally humbly here. When Peter Graf tried to acquire the right to give away (for free) SMSQ-Q40 binaries in exchange for a substantial payment to TT he was

Re: [ql-developers] Re: [ql-users] Source Code

2002-05-19 Thread Roy Wood
As far as I can tell this was exactly what Peter wanted - what was the problem? He wanted a one off payment and exemption as far as I was told. -- 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

Re: [ql-developers] Re: [ql-users] Source Code

2002-05-19 Thread Roy Wood
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Peter Graf [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Roy Wood wrote: Distribution of executables for free was always forbidden. Not true. I refer to the official statement made in public, not to the secrets of your meeting. The fact that it was not forbidden in the beginning,

Re: [ql-developers] Re: [ql-users] Source Code

2002-05-19 Thread Timothy Swenson
At 07:18 AM 5/19/2002 +0100, you wrote: Timothy, When I got SMSQ/E from Jochen, I got: a) A generic SMSQ/E User Guide (38 pages) that was not machine specific b) Custom supplement pages for each hardware environment I bought (typically 6-10 pages) I agree that the SMSQ/E Reference

Re: [ql-developers] Re: [ql-users] Source Code

2002-05-18 Thread Roy Wood
Interestingly, not all legitimate commercial interests are served equally humbly here. When Peter Graf tried to acquire the right to give away (for free) SMSQ-Q40 binaries in exchange for a substantial payment to TT he was turned down (not because he offered too little money btw).

Re: [ql-developers] Re: [ql-users] Source Code

2002-05-18 Thread Dave Walker
that is what was being refrred to. Dave - Original Message - From: Timothy Swenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2002 4:59 AM Subject: Re: [ql-developers] Re: [ql-users] Source Code At 01:43 AM 5/19/2002 +0100, Roy Wood wrote: What rights are they ? As I have