____/ jim on Thursday 04 October 2007 23:38 : \____
> Microsoft announced that it will be releasing its source code for the .Net
> libraries. But, don't get too excited at Microsoft's new SHARED source
> initiative.
>
> According to CNET (at http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9790863-7.html), "The
> source code will be released under Microsoft's Reference License. This means
> that you can only use the source as a reference for debugging, maintaining
> or enhancing your applications. You cannot modify or distribute the code for
> any purpose. This happens to be the most restricted shared-source license
> that Microsoft has. This announcement confirms that .Net is going to be
> shared source, not to be confused with open source."
>
> So, it seems that Microsoft is trying to *look* like an open company while
> keeping the shackles firmly around the ankles of its users.
>
> It's quite ingenious actually. There have been a large number of issues
> with .Net (www.kbalertz.com is a good place to start your search if you want
> to see just how many Microsoft has reported). And, what better way to fix
> those than to basically recruit everyone else to debug your framework.
>
> It's like open source....only without the open part. Microsoft calles it
> "shared source". Which I think is deceptive. If I told you that I was
> going to "share" my ice cream with you, would you think that I was going to
> give some of my ice cream for you to eat (or do with as you please) or would
> you think that I was merely going to allow you to look at my ice cream while
> I ate my fill?
>
> "Shared source" indeed.
Shared workload morelike.
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