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They only have to publish the source code to people who receive a copy of a binary.
by mannerheim 6y ago
They only have to publish the source code to people who receive a copy of a binary.
- m4rtink 6y agoHmm, what about systems with just single star type object or more than two ? Sure, there migh be more binary star systems in the galaxy than the others but it still seems like a significant unaddressed edge case.
- bluGill 6y agoOnly if their legal system recognizes earth copyrights. They have no reason to do that.
- TaylorAlexander 6y agoThe IMF will offer them big loans with the stipulation that they “harmonize” their legal codes to include IP restrictions.
- munk-a 6y agoIt's alright - the Trans-Galactic Partnership Treaty has been confirmed and all the signatories agreed to unilaterally include all unsigned lifeforms in the Galaxy. Honestly if these folks wanted a better deal they should've come to the table.
- bluGill 6y agoThe problem is the IMF can't get them anything. At the speed of light they can't even ask us to send anything, they and us are at the mercy of what the other chooses to send.
- hinkley 6y agoWe steal genes from fungi without rewarding them for their work, and do you know what they do to silk worms? Why should advanced aliens treat us any better?