Stockfish vs. ChessBase, Round 1
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Also, where is the src for the original release of Fat Fritz 2? They released a cut down version which they then released partial src for, but irrespective, they still distributed GPL code so owe the recipients the full src.
While I hope chessbase lose this badly, losing all rights to distribute stockfish code in any form, I still think they should also be forced to comply with the license they chose to use code from & release the full src.
Yea they should be behaving differently but both parties are being a bit childish. Settle for an apology and a code release and be done with it.
How far should you let someone fuck around with your license terms before you decide to exercise the nuclear option?
Game theory (specifically the iterated prisoners' dilemma) says: once. Many results from psychology - especially parenting - support the same conclusion. Both punishment/retribution for bad behavior and reward for improving behavior should be swift and unambiguous. It's ChessBase's turn to cooperate and show some good faith. Words alone won't do it.
Also, in repeated prisoner's dilemma with random errors, it has been long known that tit-for-tat isn't the best strategy either.
My understanding is that ChessBase previously "released the code", and by "released the code" I mean released an intentionally neutered version that didn't include all the code that was still not in compliance with the license.