Re: Wolfram/MMA & vendors refusing release on OS with source

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From: Per Abrahamsen
Date: Sun, 12 Feb 1995 13:45

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>>>>> "WGD" == William G Dubuque <wgd@zurich.ai.mit.edu> writes:

WGD> Does LPF take a stand on companies that refuse to release
WGD> their products on OS'es just because the source is available?

I hope not!  Everybody have the right to make stupid decisions.

WGD> Clearly this could prove a serious impediment to free OS'es 
WGD> if this policy starts being adapted widely.

I think it will be a serious impediment to Wolfram and a great help to
their competitors.

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From: abraham@iesd.auc.dk (Per Abrahamsen)
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