Lynn, I do not presume to speak for the Sword Project, but here is how I see the situation.
Corporations are always looking for more profit potential. They already have mechanisms in place for production, distribution, and marketing. If anything of value such at the sword api were placed in the public domain they would quickly grab it, make a few changes, claim copyright, produce, distribute, and market the software. But that is not to say that it is wrong for there to be profit from such things, as funds must come from somewhere. But those funds should remain in their proper place, not some huge corporations bank account. Since money sitting in the bank does not publish the Gospel, feed the hungry, etc. Anyway, I do not think that making a request is unreasonable. But, we should respect not just the gpl, but the guidance of the people that have created this project. And I am not saying ignore the gpl, but that even if the gpl would permit something that Crosswire would request not be done, then respect their request. However, if you still feel so strongly about such code being in the public domain, you could start from scratch. You can acquire content from CCEL, The Unbound Bible, the Byzantine website, etc. There is nothing wrong with diversity, I believe that people have different ways of doing things, and that can bring about new ideas. Or that you may see a need that someone else misses, while you may fail to see a need that they recognized. You could also contribute to the Sword Project at the same time. Not forgetting that these people have a great deal of combined experience and to presume that one who has less experience has more understanding of the situation, is probably inaccurate. And of course the most important thing is Inspiration (according to it's true meaning). If you recognize this project as being Inspired then you must recognize that GOD is guiding it's course. If I have put my nose where it does not belong, or added fuel to the fire, I am truly sorry. David _______________________________________________ sword-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.crosswire.org/mailman/listinfo/sword-devel
