iLiad iRex hints at releasing all the iLiad code

drago · 10-06-2008, 07:00 AM

Karel of iRex made the following statement over at the iRex forum:

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However we are looking into the possibility of releasing all the remaining code of the iLiad to the community to allow further community development. But we are open for suggestion on this.

Adam B. · 10-06-2008, 08:49 AM

I really hope they do this. It would definitely open up the possibilities of the device, and really show off what the community can do.

hansel · 10-06-2008, 09:24 AM

NatCh · 10-06-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by drago

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However we are looking into the possibility of releasing all the remaining code of the iLiad to the community to allow further community development. But we are open for suggestion on this.

I wonder ... do they think anyone's going to suggest that they not do this? Or do they just feel like they need to have a bit of persuasion on it.

ericshliao · 10-06-2008, 10:42 AM

I think iRex have to conisder if competitors will get any benefit from the released code.

Adam B. · 10-06-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

I wonder ... do they think anyone's going to suggest that they not do this? Or do they just feel like they need to have a bit of persuasion on it.

They are likely trying to gauge interest to see if it's worth their time to clean everything up, and make sure they're not releasing code they don't have the license to.

Hence why we really need to show them how much we want this.

mrdini · 10-06-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam B.

They are likely trying to gauge interest to see if it's worth their time to clean everything up, and make sure they're not releasing code they don't have the license to.

Hence why we really need to show them how much we want this.

And I daresay the OpenInkpot project would be interested in this code - hopefully this would encourage Iliad developers/programmers to port OI to the Iliad!

(A small step towards world domination!)

axel77 · 10-06-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam B.

They are likely trying to gauge interest to see if it's worth their time to clean everything up, and make sure they're not releasing code they don't have the license to.

Hence why we really need to show them how much we want this.

Yes there are some things they licensed themselves, like the onscreen keyboard. Logically they can't release the code for that.

So in the long run it would be cool if we'd manage to assemble opensource alternative for that. The handwritting recognition surely is quite a task, but I think the simple click for key thing can be done. If it hasn't been done already and just needs to be adapted a bit.

(and if we manage that iRex might get quite something back for the orginal code too!)

nekokami · 10-06-2008, 05:22 PM

Oh hell yes. Should we start an internet petition for them or something?

NatCh · 10-06-2008, 08:12 PM

How about just flooding the forum where he made the observation ... or someone could just post the link to this thread over there.

axel77 · 10-07-2008, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

How about just flooding the forum where he made the observation ... or someone could just post the link to this thread over there.

There:
http://forum.irexnet.com/viewtopic.php?t=2854&start=195

Be constructive :_)

Adam B. · 10-07-2008, 08:52 AM

http://forum.irexnet.com/viewtopic.php?p=13822#13822

iRex has agreed to release their sources!!!

I fully intend to head up the project of organizing everything, and will try my hand at documentation.

Mr. Goodbar · 10-07-2008, 09:04 AM

Cool, maybe the iliad can now reach it's full potential! I can't help in the development, but I can offer moral support and testing services

hansel · 10-07-2008, 09:20 AM

I wil probably take a day off to port OpenOffice to the Iliad

axel77 · 10-07-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

Cool, maybe the iliad can now reach it's full potential! I can't help in the development, but I can offer moral support and testing services

We need someone to write documentation

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10-06-2008, 08:49 AM	#2
Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	I really hope they do this. It would definitely open up the possibilities of the device, and really show off what the community can do.

10-06-2008, 09:24 AM	#3
hansel JSR FFD2 Posts: 305 Karma: 1045 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands, Europe, Sol 3 Device: iliad

10-06-2008, 10:42 AM	#5
ericshliao Guru Posts: 976 Karma: 687 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Dell X51v; iLiad v2	I think iRex have to conisder if competitors will get any benefit from the released code.

10-06-2008, 05:22 PM	#9
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	Oh hell yes. Should we start an internet petition for them or something?

10-06-2008, 08:12 PM	#10
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	How about just flooding the forum where he made the observation ... or someone could just post the link to this thread over there.

10-07-2008, 08:52 AM	#12
Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	http://forum.irexnet.com/viewtopic.php?p=13822#13822 iRex has agreed to release their sources!!! I fully intend to head up the project of organizing everything, and will try my hand at documentation.

10-07-2008, 09:04 AM	#13
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	Cool, maybe the iliad can now reach it's full potential! I can't help in the development, but I can offer moral support and testing services

10-07-2008, 09:20 AM	#14
hansel JSR FFD2 Posts: 305 Karma: 1045 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands, Europe, Sol 3 Device: iliad	I wil probably take a day off to port OpenOffice to the Iliad

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