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You are right. I meant to require them to release the source, but I didn't say that.

• bitJericho 11y ago
  That's what the patent system is for. You patent something you're required to explain exactly how it works. In exchange you get exclusive use to that work for a period of time. I realize people don't give source code to the patent office, instead it's treated like copyright which I think is inappropriate (since source code is essentially a mathematical formula)
  • Natsu 11y ago
    With copyright, I think there was a time when you were supposed to file a copy of the work with the Library of Congress.