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To: cheryl williamson who wrote (34317)	11/19/1999 12:43:00 PM
From: PMS Witch	Read Replies (2) of 74651

The open source question ... I've written a spreadsheet for my own use. I gave a copy to a friend. So far, just the two of us use it. So far, I own and control the source. I believe most people would consider me the 'rightful' owner of the source and that it is my property. If this software was sold, and if eventually 'everyone' used it, I would be required to put the source into public domain, if I follow your reasoning correctly. Just when would I lose my control and ownership of it? It seems to me that I would be deprived of my property simply because it became successful. If this became 'standard industry practice', wouldn't we be punishing excellence and rewarding mediocracy? One would expect this to motivate people toward counter-productive behaviour. Keep up the good work. Although I disagree from time to time, I always enjoy your posts. Cheers, PW.

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