oz@yunexus.UUCP (Ozan Yigit) (02/13/88)
I have, earlier on comp.sources.d, mentioned that I picked up the sources for UNSW prolog from a recent RSX-11 DECUS tape, and that I indend to post it to usenet. Aside from "please post" type of mail, one person did remind me that this prolog was available directly from its author years ago, and at that time some paperwork was required to get it. A readme file in the DECUS submission indicated that this software was "picked off the net", where "net" is probably the Australian leg of usenet, or some other network. This is what was in READ.ME: | This is UNSW Prolog off the net. It is PD distributable but not for | profit. These sources will run on VMS or Unix. | So, if somebody who knows the situation could clarify for me, it would be much appreciated. Especially if somebody knows the e-mail address for Claude Sammut, please do tell. I will make an effort to contact him, if he is reachable. Failing that, I will try to trace the submitter to the RSX tape and the U. of New South Wales. Failing both, I will assume that the readme is correct, and I will post the sources. oz -- Those who lose the sight Usenet: [decvax|ihnp4]!utzoo!yunexus!oz of what is really important ......!seismo!mnetor!yunexus!oz are destined to become Bitnet: oz@[yusol|yulibra|yuyetti] irrelevant. - anon Phonet: +1 416 736-5257 x 3976
daveh@cheops.OZ (David Hume) (02/22/88)
> So, if somebody who knows the situation could clarify for me, it > would be much appreciated. Especially if somebody knows the e-mail > address for Claude Sammut, please do tell. I will make an effort to > contact him, if he is reachable. Failing that, I will try to trace > the submitter to the RSX tape and the U. of New South Wales. Failing > both, I will assume that the readme is correct, and I will post the > sources. Do not dare post UNSW-Prolog to the net, or you will face criminal prosecution! (Claude Sammut's net address currently is "claude@turing.ac.uk"). I am in charge of the distribution of UNSW-Prolog at the moment, and for your information EVERY distribution must have the following license agreement distributed with it:- Claude Sammut Department of Computer Science University of New South Wales P.O. Box 1 Kensington, N.S.W. 2033 Australia Dear Dr. Sammut, By this letter we agree to the following: o+ The use of the UNSW Prolog software will be limited to educa- tional and research purposes. o+ We will not distribute the UNSW Prolog software without the author's (Claude Sammut) prior written permission. o+ Copyright notices will be preserved in all the UNSW Prolog software o+ There are no warranties, express or implied, with regard to the material provided. Accordingly, the author assumes no ob- ligation to provide any assistance of any kind whatsoever, or to furnish any additional material. o+ The UNSW Prolog Programmer's Manual distributed with the software may be copied freely. Finally, it is understood that all ownership rights to the UNSW software lies with Claude Sammut and the University of New South Wales. SIGNED: DATE: COMPANY:
oz@yunexus.UUCP (Ozan Yigit) (02/29/88)
In article <749@cheops.OZ> daveh@cheops.OZ (David Hume) writes: >> So, if somebody who knows the situation could clarify for me, it >> would be much appreciated. > >Do not dare post UNSW-Prolog to the net, or you will face criminal >prosecution! I am sure you would want to re-word this sentence. There is no need to issue threats. [I have received a private e-mail copy of this "posting", and responded to it.] I have been in touch with the Dr. Sammut, and received a response from him. I have no interest in violating any copyrights or distribution restrictions, and that is why I tried (and eventually succeeded) to contact the author. At this point, Dr. Sammut does not wish the interpreter to be distributed through usenet, for a number of reasons. Fair enough. As for UNSW people, they should get in touch with DECUS US Library folks, and request that the prolog submission in the RSX87A tape be removed, as it appears to be an unauthorized submission. [It will probably be a bit too late to stop it from getting around though...] My apologies to those of you who were excited by the prospect of seeing a nice and tidy prolog interpreter posted to the net. I suggest that you obtain a copy the PD SB-Prolog system, an excellent prolog system (+ compiler for WAM) by Saumya Debray. For more information, write to: SB-Prolog Distribution Dept. of Computer Science University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 85721, USA SB-Prolog is available at the distribution cost from UofA ($20/$40). You also do not risk "criminal prosecution" if you pass it to a nearby site. oz ----- PS: I have no connection with the University of Arizona. I just like what they have been doing in their CS Department. -- ... and they will all Usenet: [decvax|ihnp4]!utzoo!yunexus!oz bite the dust ... ......!seismo!mnetor!yunexus!oz comprehensively. ... Bitnet: oz@[yusol|yulibra|yuyetti] Archbishop Tutu Phonet: +1 416 736-5257 x 3976