[G4] learning to carbonize?

[Alex]

On Wednesday, Apr 21, 2004, at 13:19 Canada/Eastern, Anand Keathley 
wrote:

> [...] Although Microsoft does own Outlook, it is a free download to 
> use on your computer.

The application containing the compiled code is free to download 
(although you must agree to a EULA before using it, and that's a 
legally binding contract specifying in what circumstances and to what 
extent). But modifying compiled code is a (literally) superhuman task; 
to "carbonize" it you need the source code. That one is most definitely 
not free to download.

> Are you saying that legally a person is not allowed to add something 
> to it to make it run properly?

What you can legally do with any piece of code depends upon the licence 
under which it is distributed. Furthermore, "carbonizing" means -- as 
I've already said -- re-writing the software, not just adding some bits 
to it.

I don't mean any disrespect, but I have the impression that you're not 
very familiar with programming. I'd suggest consulting an introductory 
book on the subject from the public library before you start investing 
your time in this.

f