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    SubjectRe: Code of Conduct: Let's revamp it.
    >> The notion of being "published" means at least these two things:  1)
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    > Where exactly - URL? - is that notion defined?

    I'm giving you the most sensible definition, from the point of view of
    a Doctor of Law. I have not seen a real definition, so I'm giving you
    one.

    > Especially the intention is IMHO not necessary - just the fact if it
    > happened (and I don't think we want to discuss legal stuff about "X
    > broke into my home, stole and published my work" - the patent world has
    > the same problem).

    No, you must have the intention. If you have a copy of your new book
    on your computer, but someone steals it and prints it -- it is not a
    "published" work.

    And there is no URL. You can take my word for it, along with my
    credentials, or you can ignore it.

    >> So, is code a *published* item? Most of the public can't read it.
    >
    > I cannot read (or understand) neither Russian nor Chinese nor almost any
    > natural (let alone dead) languages of the world. I'm pretty sure that
    > I'm not the only one;-)
    > Does that make Russian literature non-public? I don't think so ...

    You confuse the issue. My definition included "intended for the
    public". But it isn't clear that open source code is intended for the
    public -- it is intended for those who code or wish to.

    Past your inflammatory remarks, I withdraw any further commentary.

    Mark Janssen, JD

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