The restrictions of not being able to produce a binary w/o code/obj files
has already been mentioned as a restriction. BSD is an attractive way of
getting around it. As far as I know, Allegro has never been truly PD.
Formally Swapware or at least give me a copy of your autoexec.bat and now
Giftware or add something to the code base if you use it and if you can.
In a sense, Allegro is PD...but not completely free.
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On Tue, 5 Oct 1999, Alex Holden wrote:
> On Mon, 4 Oct 1999, Louis P. Santillan wrote:
> > A few more logs for the flame (err...thread), BSD and Dave's original
> > license? Maybe even a NASM type license, short and sweet, with
> > restrictions against those who would like to use the code for commercial
> > purposes. IMHO, the GPL and LGPL are too detailed and too restrictive.
>
> What kind of restrictions?
>
> > People who enjoy the code should use the code. Maybe those who have evil
> > commercial purposes should be punished, but they should not be completely
> > prejudiced against. I think the intent is to make the Nano/Micro series
> > a standard for small systems. I also like Allegro's gift society type
> > license though it may not be restrictive enough for some.
>
> The latest version of Allegro is now fully Public Domain.
>
