Thorsten Froehlich wrote:
> 
> >I started modifiying the PovRay code to test new algorithms as part of my
> >Ph.D. thesis. Now that version 3.1 is out, I am wondering if I should
> >continue in this way since it seems quite unsure that the source code will
> >be available for that and future releases (even for clearly non profit use).
> 
> I am just wondering: On what facts do you base your conclusion?

The beta is out and the source code isn't. Why would they want to keep the
source code secret when they feel they can send out a beta version?

The time limited beta version with only compiled versions for 3 specific OS.

I really don't see the point in having a time limited compiled only version
of the application and to later release the source code.

If the PovRay team would give a good answer to the question "Why do you
release only time limited compiled version of PovRay 3.1?" and put it on
their web site, it would clear what seems to be just a big misunderstanding
(which it seems I pushed even further).

Ok, I might be a bit paranoid ;-)
Eric


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