firefly2442 0 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 http://games.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=0...2&tid=112&tid=8 The Quake III Source Code will be released soon according to Carmack. I think it's great that they are able to release old stuff as open source. I wonder what new free games will be released because of this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sup 0 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Gamespy claims he says one can even sell a retail product made with this code, assuming they provide their source code along with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dannik 43 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 It's not a claim, it's a fundamental right/responsibility under the GPL contract the source is being released under. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pH. 0 Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Released http://www.fileplanet.com/156321/150000/fi...urce%5D-v1.32b- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter 0 Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 (edited) Moves like this one by Carmack are going to help gaming get into Linux in a big way. Especially if other companies follow his/Id's lead. I think it's a great move, and if enough companies do it, you will start seeing some awesome Linux ports and original games, and that will give Uncle Bill something to really think about. While it is a great move, especially for Linux gamers, game programmer wannabe's and experts, we all stand to reap huge rewards from this, Dannik is right. Remember when you are taking advantage of this, that it is for everyone, and if you choose to use this product for free or even to make money with, remember your responsibility to include his and your source code when you release. One it will look good for you, and two, it will keep you from being sued. But most of all, remember the spirit in which it was given out, and believe me there is a spirit there, because Carmack and Id don't have to give ANYTHING away. Remember that it is for everyone to freely benefit from. And make sure you give credit where credit is due. Edited August 23, 2005 by Phantm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firefly2442 0 Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 Anyone see any promising work being done on games yet? Is there anyone working on the core code base and improving it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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