From:	gautam AT interlog DOT com (Gautam N. Lad)
Newsgroups:	comp.os.msdos.djgpp
Subject:	Re: ANNOUNCE: PLUSH 3D V1.1
Date:	Thu, 10 Apr 97 18:07:20 GMT
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Hi,
[SNIP]
>I read it as a statement, also.  But I am curious.  If it is freeware
>then why has the author chosen not to release source code.  Perhaps,
>he/she can explain?

Well, here's what I've to say.  Correct me if I'm wrong.

Freeware software is copyrighted by the author, and the author does not 
necessarily have to release the source code.

Public Domain on the other hand, is not copyrighted, thus, you're allowed to 
use the source/program in commercial use or sell the software.


>I think that it would be a nice trend when releasing
>not-for-profit-software to release source code with it.

I don't think so.  Why would the author want to release the code, if he/she's 
work so hard on it?  I think it's completely up to the author!


>FYI: This is not a flame/condemnation/criticism.
I know.  I'm just trying to stop this thread...  He He!

Bye!

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