On 15 Mar 2004 at 17:55, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Time for an offer: I could possibly be persuaded to try and integrate my > drivers into SMSQ/E for the whole range of QL style machines, by a simple > act of wisdom: Place SMSQ/E under the GPL. (I have no problem to accept > modifications to allow QPC remain commercial.)
I know that this issue has come up before. There are a couple of QL programmers that refuse to support SMSQ/E until it is GPL'd. There are others that feel that Tony Tebby should still be compensated for his work. The only middle ground that I can see is for the QL community, as a whole or part, get together, pass the hat and buy the rights to SMSQ/E from Tony Tebby. At that point the new "owners" of SMSQ/E could then release SMSQ/E under the GPL. If I ever won the Lottery, this would be the first thing I'd do. But, since I don't play the lottery (only slightly decreasing my chances of winning), this is still just a dream. I would be willing to chip on some $$ to support the project. I think it would be a worthy cause and help the QL community in the long run. So until all are interested in chipping in some $$, or until Tony Tebby changes his mind, this matter should be closed. For those not willing to move SMSQ/E, if the issue is cost, I'd be willing to purchase a copy of SMSQ/E to give to you so that you can move forward. The license cost is cheap enough to not be an issue and it is worth it to me to see a few important QL programmers support SMSQ/E. Tim Swenson
