SynthModules

hey brice - good to hear from you
sometimes we have to cause a bit of a stink to make sure you're still  
there
it has been a long time, and panic on our part can set in

cheers
paul

On 28 Feb 2006, at 19:18, synthmodules wrote:

> Hello everyone.  The files posted here are *not* at risk.  Has anyone
> even read the GPL I proposed?  The files are FREE to use and use parts
> of, expand on, create new works based on it, etc... but this protects
> your code from *commercial* use.  I contacted everyone who had
> contributed code before I put it under the GPL.  Please read it and
> let me know if you are misunderstanding something.
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> Yes, I'm working on the modules and am trying to get at least two
> shipped per week.  If you have any questions regarding your module,
> email me privately.  I do answer my emails.
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> All these messages the last two days have been really upsetting.  I
> shipped a LOT of modules and haven't heard a word from most of those
> folks.  The majority of the private emails I'm receiving are very
> positive.  It seems all the negativity is spawning here and I need to
> know what to do to put an end to the bashing.
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> *** I am trying to wrap this up as quickly as possible and WILL have
> ALL the remaining modules shipped within the next 30 days.  That is a
> PROMISE. ***
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> I haven't gone away.  Those of you waiting on modules... your module
> is safe and sound right now on my kitchen table.  I'll upload a photo
> of the remaining modules in their current state as soon as I can.  I
> went home for lunch today (first time in almost two years) and spent
> that time (all 30 minutes of it I had) working on the modules.  Yes, I
> am working a LOT of hours but I am committed to finishing this run of
> PSIM-1 modules and getting back into the swing of things.
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> So, the issues currently:
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> Shipping status: currently about two per week.
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> GPL on the code: Please read the license.  I've had almost a dozen
> people contact me now regarding using the code for commercial
> industrial designs they are working on.  This is not what I intended.
>  I'm trying to PROTECT our code by using the GPL.  Does anyone have a
> better solution?  How about the Creative Commons licensing?  Thoughts?
>  I've spent a LOT of hours reworking the programs (adding the GPL
> header, contributing coders, cleaning up mistakes, making them more
> consistant, etc.).  This has taken a lot of time (something I honestly
> do not have a lot of) and if I need to rework it again for a CC
> license or ??? I can.  Let's hear your thoughts.  But please, *first*
> read the GPL.
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> Grant, I spoke to you about adding the GPL *before* I did so.
> Remember?  It does NOT in any way make it so the code isn't FREE.  If
> code is placed into the "Public Domain", it is FREE to use in
> commercial products and I do *not* want to see people start SELLING
> PSIM-1 programs like ROMs for the Mini-Wave.  That is totally against
> everyting I intended from the beginning.  I want the PSIM-1 community
> to work together to develop new ideas and programs (virtual modules).
>  Also, Grant... you have my phone number.  Why haven't you called if
> you have issues with this or emailed me privately?  Let's talk soon.
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> I hope this clears up some things...
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> Best regards,
>
> Brice
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Paul Bower
Label Manager
Awal UK Limited

www.awal.co.uk