5 years ago a coder approached me for beta testing his Joequake-based engine for Windows and Linux. I have been using that engine since then as it is simply the best. Always tried to make him release it publically but it was not ready.
We were in loose contact, exchanging bug reports (me) for fixes plus gazillions of new features (him). The last beta I got from him was more than 2 years ago. Shortly after our mail exchange dried up. I haven't heard from him for more than 2 years now. I did mail him from time to time.
At some point I asked for the sources to be included:
me wrote:And I would really like to have the source code. I would not release it unless you vanish for a year.
So, now what do I do? The engine is still the best there is to me in terms of features, user-friendliness and stability. I always thought it should be public. From our exchange I would say I am all cleared to release it but it feels incredibly weird and uncomfortable to do so "behind his back".he wrote:That's probably a good idea. I'll trust your word, and include the source with the next release. [And then I can torment you by disappearing for 360 days, only to emerge to say "Haw-haw! Start counting again"
Your thoughts?
edit: Argh, that is a short title limit.