[pp.int.general] 3-step usage rights / forced licensing model

[Christian Hufgard]

Pasi Palmulehto wrote:

> There was no forcing to release the source code. If they don't want to,
> they simply don't. They won't get creator protection for 25 years but why
> would they even need it if they are anyways giving the software free?

Hey, that would be great for those, who want to use Microsoft Windows
without paying... Since it is closed source software, it would not be
protected by any rights. Companies could save a lot of money this way...
:)

Christian