[openbeos] Re: Hi from the PetrOS camp.
- From: DarkWyrm <bpmagic@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: openbeos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2001 21:16:52 -0500
>Ok. I'll be clear from the start so there's no arguments later.
>
>I'm prepared to open source the BeOS kernel driver and any userland stuff
>related to BeOS only. The rest of our OS including the network stack would
>be
>closed source. I'm uncertain about the ELF loader. If we developed it
>exclusively and it was required for other closed source sections to our OS,
>I'd
>keep the ELF loader closed.
>
<snip>
>We could stand to gain from having an alternative GUI implmentation from our
>own. Doing a GUI is a major effort, and we've been encouraged time & again
>to
>seek open source solutions if possible. This is one such exploration.
>
>Peter
Now that I understand what you propose, I agree with you and Michael. Both
sides appear to have a fair amount to lose when compared to what would be
gained. You've got my support. :)
--DarkWyrm
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