Oleg Goldshmidt wrote:
Binary distribution, even of unmodified code, was
not allowed.
This is not true. DJB did allow distribution of unmodified binaries, so
long as they were compiled with unmodified toolchains.
That may not fit the "Open Source Definition" then,
Nothing that fits your criteria will. If you are not allowed to
distribute or make changes, then it is not open source.
Also, when IBM originally distributed the BIOS's source code, they
allowed anyone who so wished to see the source, but allowed neither
modifications nor distribution. This is from memory only.
This actually posed a problem for Compaq when they wanted to create a
clean room implementation. They needed competent engineers who have not
had a look at IBM's source code.
Shachar
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Shachar Shemesh
Lingnu Open Source Consulting Ltd.
http://www.lingnu.com
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