Providing the Finale files is akin to a software developer providing source code rather than a binary executable. Generally speaking licenses that provide for source code cost substantially more than those agreements without such a provision.
You provide source, then they'll want documentation. Then, you'll have to follow house programming standards. Yes, I know the metaphor starts to break down... If it's important for the publisher to have Finale source, then they should pay for it. Given Johannes' reputation as a musician -- and as an engraver -- they should contract with him to make future revisions. Perhaps hire him to develop those house standards. Jim -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Johannes Gebauer Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 2:28 PM To: Finale 3 Subject: Re: [Finale] Giving away Finale files On 09.12.2003 18:46 Uhr, Jim Mays wrote > How about sending the PDF and an XML file? Music XML is getting better and > better at capturing the basics of music notation. The publisher's primary > needs will be served and the "sweat of your brow" hasn't been compromised > either. > > I see no reason why you should be compelled into giving your Finale files, > even with generic settings, particularly since there is at least one > reasonable alternative. That's not an alternative. The publisher told me they have an archive of all the music they published, both Finale and Sibelius files. They keep this to be able to make changes for future corrections, should these ever be necessary. Johannes -- http://www.musikmanufaktur.com http://www.camerata-berolinensis.de _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
