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2005-03-22More Open Than OpenMore Open Than Open. [From 2005-03-15-01:30 pst] Here's a find by Scoble on the different ways of looking at open as in open-source software. There are some interesting thoughts on different styles of licensing, especially with regard to restrictions and reciprocity condition (as in GPL and also in licenses where Microsoft might have patents that are applicable, etc.). I think I am tired, so this didn't land all that great with me. I'll give it another look.[Added 2005-03-22-10:36 pst] Well, I'm still tired. The article provides a nice discussion of open-licensing based on needs of reciprocity. I think it is a little defensive about some of the licenses used in the Microsoft Shared-Source initiative not all fitting under the Open Source Definition. It is a valuable discussion. There's a little bit of "ick" in my reaction here. I looked over at my bookshelf and it all came back to me. My experience in purchasing the Stutz, Neward & Shilling Shared Source CLI Essentials actually left me feeling a little dirty and very curious (well, betrayed might be a better term) about O'Reilly letting that pass through their hands. Initially, I was excited to see the book appear and eager to learn more about how the CLI run-time works. Then, as I started reading all of the rules and license conditions on the CD-ROM, I stopped myself. I really don't want to learn something that I can't safely and simply use in any level of my activities. So to avoid falling afoul of the IP constraints, I am not using the CD. I should probably destroy it, but it's too late. I have the book and I have the CD, even though I regret ever breaking the seal. Now I just get to feel dirtied by having it in my possession. Meanwhile, I will learn what there is to learn about CLI by sticking with the ECMA documents and the outpourings of the Mono Project.
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