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[–] jonasw@discuss.tchncs.de 198 points 1 year ago (11 children)

WinAmp making their source code 'source available' instead of open source, and then dropping this phrase:

The release of the Winamp player's source code will enable developers from all over the world to actively participate in its evolution and improvement.

Yeah I don't think so

[–] xavier666@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

What are some projects which have "source available"? Can someone get the source and upload or will it violate some NDA? And what kind of licence is associated with this?

[–] technohacker@programming.dev 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Unreal Engine is a major example, you get access to a private repo containing the engine's source code but you're bound by an agreement regarding what you can do with it IIRC. Of course anyone is allowed to apply for access though

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