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Let’s make games open source, so future generations can enjoy them (jairajdevadiga.com)

submitted 1 week ago by JairajDevadiga to c/[email protected]

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A lot of old games have become unplayable on modern hardware and operating systems. I wrote an article about how making games open source will keep them playable far into the future.

I also discuss how making games open source could be beneficial to developers and companies.

Feedback and constructive criticism are most welcome, and in keeping with the open source spirit, I will give you credit if I make any edits based on your feedback.

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[–] Maalus 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Nah, because then the question becomes "what if all software is open source". It's a mad man's dream, nothing more. No publisher would agree to it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

If it were EU law they'd have to, or forsake the entire EU market.