What about...... a programmers code?

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michiguel
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Re: What about...... a programmers code?

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bnemias wrote:
Rebel wrote:What about...... a programmers code?

DRAFT (to be worked on)

I hereby declare that the origin of my program:

a) is an original work
b) is a derivative from xxxxx

I hereby solemnly promise:

1. Not to copy the work of other programmers without their express permission.

2. Not to RE the work of other programmers without their express permission.

3. When I use an idea I will mention the source in the README file.

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Maintain a web-page of those who signed. I offer my space and time.
Good luck with that. I can not describe how utterly wasteful this type of thing is.

Honest or dishonest, it's just a piece of red tape to be done without thought. If you actually consider the implications, the README file would be gigabytes in size.
The updated version, mentioned few posts down is
"3. When I use an idea from other people I will mention the source in the README file unless they are widely recognized, standard, and present in the chess programming Wiki. The latter to avoid listing zobrist, alpha beta etc. "

Miguel
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Re: What about...... a programmers code?

Post by bnemias »

michiguel wrote:
bnemias wrote:
Rebel wrote:What about...... a programmers code?

DRAFT (to be worked on)

I hereby declare that the origin of my program:

a) is an original work
b) is a derivative from xxxxx

I hereby solemnly promise:

1. Not to copy the work of other programmers without their express permission.

2. Not to RE the work of other programmers without their express permission.

3. When I use an idea I will mention the source in the README file.

Signature

----------------

Maintain a web-page of those who signed. I offer my space and time.
Good luck with that. I can not describe how utterly wasteful this type of thing is.

Honest or dishonest, it's just a piece of red tape to be done without thought. If you actually consider the implications, the README file would be gigabytes in size.
The updated version, mentioned few posts down is
"3. When I use an idea from other people I will mention the source in the README file unless they are widely recognized, standard, and present in the chess programming Wiki. The latter to avoid listing zobrist, alpha beta etc. "

Miguel
In that case, omit the last sentence. It really wasn't relevant, just humorous.