Sven Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >> No, I believe some sourceless programs are inherently non-free. If >> they're not practically modifiable, then they can't be free software. > > Does this mean that a program written in C is only free if the user you give > it to is fluent in C ? Or can get someone fluent in C to make modifications > for him ?
No. It means a user must have access to the source to have freedom. C is often used as source. Obfuscated C is never used as source. Write-only languages like Brainfuck are almost never source. Why do you think it's fun to repeatedly say "Ha ha! I gotcha this time, you wascally wegal-poster! You gave an example, but if I pretend it's a rigid law, to be applied blindly as often as possible, it makes no sense!"? Doesn't this game get boring after a while? -Brian -- Brian Sniffen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
