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Oleg Goldshmidt wrote:
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<pre wrap=""> Binary distribution, even of unmodified code, was
not allowed.
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This is not true. DJB did allow distribution of unmodified binaries, so
long as they were compiled with unmodified toolchains.<br>
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<pre wrap="">That may not fit the "Open Source Definition" then,</pre>
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Nothing that fits your criteria will. If you are not allowed to
distribute or make changes, then it is not open source.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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Shachar<br>
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Shachar Shemesh
Lingnu Open Source Consulting Ltd.
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