SynthModules

Bob,

I believe this is unnecessary.  I have already re-opened the "Files"
section of this group to members so everyone can upload/download code
again.  The files there are in their original form without change. 
They are as the authors uploaded them.  I have also noted that *all*
PSIM-1 programs are PUBLIC DOMAIN... so I believe this addresses all
the issues you stated.

I'm working on cleaning up the code to make sure all the programs are
consistant with the header including the PUBLIC DOMAIN statement.  I
am looking for input from the community on the wording of the header
as I stated in my previous message.

I hope this clears up issues regarding availability of code.  At one
point I was working on a better way to share the code, but this site
is the easiest for everyone to use.

Take care,

Brice
http://www.SynthModules.com 

--- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "rdrake" <rdrake@...> wrote:
>
> Brice,
> 
> I am in the process of setting up a site where users of your product
can discuss and share code.  To avoid some of the current issues
regarding ownership and licensing, I propose that the actual authors
of the individual programs post their own code, and will leave it to
their discretion what licensing restrictions (if any) they wish to
include.  
> 
> This site is not intended to compete with the resources you have set
up, nor is an attack on you personally.  I'm trying to constructivly
address a couple of the issues (code ownership, availability &
licensing) we've been discussing.  Perhaps by alleviating the burden
of "managing" PSIM programming code, you'll have more time to devote
to fulfilling your hardware committments.  I hope that you'll choose
to contribute your own PSIM code to the site when you have time
(licensed as you see fit), but obviously that will be your choice.
> 
> If you have any concerns regarding this project (potential
infringement, etc.), please let me know in the next couple of days so
that I can address them.  Best of luck with all.
> 
> regards
> Bob Drake
> rdrake@... 
> 
> 
> >
> >Message: 19	    
> >   Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2006 08:09:07 -0000
> >   From: "synthmodules"
> ><synthmodules@...>
> >Subject: SynthModules PSIM-1 Programs - PUBLIC
> >DOMAIN
> >
> >Gary makes a good point.  My intentions were good
> >and I was trying to
> >make it in the best interest of the community
> >(although it seems that
> >was misunderstood).  Anyway, I am in the process of
> >changing the
> >headers on all the code to reflect ALL PSIM-1 code
> >is PUBLIC DOMAIN.  
> >
> >Please note, the code many of you were seeing that
> >was still on the
> >Web site (although the link didn't work on purpose,
> >some managed to
> >find old code sitting around from last year with a
> >very early form of
> >the GPL header inserted as a test) is NOT the code
> >that was supposed
> >to be seen or used.  It has been removed so there
> >will be no further
> >confusion until I can get all the programs fixed
> >with the PUBLIC
> >DOMAIN header.  Also, my wording in the header may
> >have been
> >confusing.  I was in no way trying to imply the
> >CODE was my
> >intellectual property.  I did design the PSIM-1
> >(and yes, as you all
> >know Grant did help some, but he did not design
> >it).  I think I still
> >deserve credit for the idea and design and would
> >like something in the
> >header that states it.  Is that so wrong?  If not,
> >any suggestions as
> >to the wording so no one gets upset?
> >
> >- Brice
> >http://www.SynthModules.com 
> >
> >
>