I just asked a question, I also did not know that Raqware sold his software as
well, I just wanted to make sure his work did not just disappear like so much
else has on the internet. My reasoning was that it says on his website "NuOnce
is ceasing operations, and going out of business". Since he no longer sells the
packages how would that be "shafting" him. What would have happened if Sun did
not open source the RaQ OS before they discontinued it? I am sure hours upon
hours of hard work were put into that as well, although they got paid for it.
On Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:36:08 +0100, Michael Stauber wrote
> Hi Colin,
>
> > I am appalled that anybody would consider shafting one of the main guys
> > behind BlueQuartz - which we all use for free.
> >
> > Brian has been one of Hisao's main collaborators and I personally would be
> > very uncomfortable with anybody suggesting that Brian's products are
> > distributed without him benefitting.
>
> I am 110% in agreement there and am also shocked that someone would
> consider this.
>
> I am no expert in US copyright laws (don't apply to me anyway as I'm
> not US based) or what "fineprint" or "license agreements" Brian had in
> the deals between him and his clients.
>
> So I can't give any expert advise on if releasing his PKGs without
> Brian's consent would be unlawful or not. However, I'd consider it
> highly unethical to do so without his permission - same as you do.
>
> --
> With best regards,
>
> Michael Stauber
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