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sung@ceco.ceco.com (Sung Han) writes:

>This is probably a stupid FAQ, but I haven't seen it addressed, so here goes..

>If I write a program that uses Borland's graphics BGI interface, and decide to
>distribute it, can I also ship out the corresponding runtime BGI file (e.g.,
>the 'egavga.bgi' file)?   I searched the manuals for restrictions on the use and
>distribution of the runtime library, but couldn't find anything.

Quoting the 'Borland's No-Nonsense License Statement!':

"Programs that you write and compile using the Turbo C language compiler may 
be used, given away or sold without additional license or fees.  You are not
required to indicate that your programs were developed using Turbo C or that
they contain source code provided with Borland language products (toolboxes)."

I'm not sure whether this directly addresses the BGI files, but it sure seems
like if you link the BGI file into the executable file by using things like
registerbgidriver(), then it'll be legal (and nicer to the user).  If you're
still unsure, mail to sidney@borland.com (sorry Sidney if you don't want to
receive mail of this sort) and ask him.


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