Re: implementing reiserfs in C++ for a new OS

[mjt@nysv.org]

On Mon, Aug 09, 2004 at 05:22:52PM +0200, Dr. Giovanni A. Orlando wrote:
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>At first why they send an email to reiserfs-list?. Because they need 
>support and they need additional help, and they don't
>have the sufficient background to run the changes.

They asked for help, is that wrong?
I think asking for help is always a good thing, things get done faster
if people help each other.

>Re-write in C++, and release in GPL mode sharing with ReiserFS community.

They said the code will be free. Or at least available.
But as for reimplementing ideas, they technically wouldn't have to GPL it.
(OK, someone confirm this, but an implementation of a GPL-implementation
of an idea is hardly a derived work, yes?)

As far as I'm concerned, anyone who re-implements something like Reiserfs,
and sells it closed-source, because they didn't technically 
derive the work from Reiserfs, should have their testicles collected.

Also it would be a good idea to donate money to Namesys as a sign of good
will, especially if there is a significant amount of money in Capital OS.

But NOTHING says these things really have ANY effect, it's just how the
Capital OS guys are viewed by the community.

Every asshole has as much a right to free speech as anyone else.
Even if they'd have to shut up to pass for sages.

>I feel, the commandement "We will do" ...like "We will open fire. It is 
>not our problem, if you die".

That would be a lot more correct if they actually stole something.

>... Again, to get benefits, and it is the same reason because GNU/Linux 
>is better than other OS, it is because
>people share information.

Yes, Mr. Reiser et al shared their information.

The door swings both ways here.

-- 
mjt