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Re: Opensource or not?

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From: Ben Matterson (Borland)
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
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