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Article #5580Re: Opensource or not?
From: Ben Matterson (Borland)
Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 17:19
Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 17:19
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"Craig Stuntz (TeamB)" wrote: > That said, I certainly wouldn't want to contribute to a project on > the understanding that it was open sourced and then find out that > it wasn't, so I understand your concern. As do I; it would seem like a "bait and switch". I'm pretty sure that when the process is in place it will be right up front about how community contributions will be handled. If, after the process is announced, it is still not clear, I will clarify it and get back to you all. > I would hope that when Borland sets up a formal process for > accepting community contributions this will be addressed in > a more standard way. Yep, that's right. I don't know what the process will be, but there will be something in place that's clear and standard. > They do realize that and a Q&A is in the process. My guess is that > their legions of lawyers are taking a long time approving it. <sigh> Ben -- InterBase Technical Support Borland Software Corp. And now a word from Legal and Marketing... This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately and permanently delete the original and any copy of any e-mail and any printout thereof. Accelerate your LinuxοΏ½ application development with Kylix(TM), the RAD tool for Linux. Easily integrate web, desktop and database development to quickly deliver fast Linux applications. Kylix is the only Linux development tool that combines the world's fastest compiler with the most productive visual design environment for GUI, web and database programming. Order your copy now! http://www.borland.com/kylix/
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