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At 01:43 PM 7/29/2009, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""><font size=2>>I'm talking
about the general question of<br>
>closed source services being provided to ham radio.<br>
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<font size=2>I can apply the general question to two programs being<br>
used by hams. Ui-View and javAPRSSrvr. They are 'free'<br>
and just turns out to be the most successful. Both are<br>
closed source and top of the list in popularity. Ui-View<br>
is still the most used application out there. It never<br>
became obsolete when the author passed away. It was his<br>
wish to keep it closed and free to the community. The<br>
source and program became his legacy. Good
stuff.</font></blockquote>Dick,<br>
Don't forget that Ui-View was NOT free when Roger Barker was alive he was
charging for it.<br><br>
I paid for my license (gladly). I have also contributed to FindU server
upgrades.<br><br>
When the issue with Roger came up I wrote him personally and suggested
keeping the software a PAID model with funds somehow split to the person
doing registration, a Cancer research fund, and most importantly his
family. He CHOSE to make it shareware with the OPTION to donate.... HIS
CHOICE.<br><br>
I build and maintain many voice and digital systems. I get complaints all
the time from people who I ASK not to use MY equipment...They get upset
(Just like open and closed repeaters).<br><br>
Mark Cheavens<br>
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