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From: dfs@doe.carleton.ca (David F. Skoll)
Newsgroups: alt.sources.d
Subject: Question re .net ethics
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Date: 2 Oct 90 14:09:15 GMT
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I have some questions about .net ethics.

If I post an original program to alt.sources, is it ethical for me to post it
as "shareware" - ie, use it, but if you continue to use it, you must
register it and pay?  I don't think most people would go for this.

Is it OK to say "Here it is, enjoy, you have no obligations.  However,
if you want to make a donation, I would welcome it."

Or is it necessary to simply post with no obligations and no mention
of payment?

Please reply via email.  I'll summarize replies after a week.  Thanks.
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