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Re:Codename: Obtvse by JoshTriplett on Friday March 23, 2012 @06:08AM (#3744398)
> Is creating an open-source alternative to a closed-source software considered theft?

No, never, as long as the open-source alternative doesn't actually copy any copyrightable material from the original (such as images or other data). And I don't see any signs of that here.

On the contrary, creating an open-source alternative to closed-source software is considered awesome.

Re:Codename: Obtvse by jacobr on Friday March 23, 2012 @06:22AM (#3744445)
Even if it copied material from the original, it would not be theft. It would be copyright infringement.
Re:Codename: Obtvse by JoshTriplett on Friday March 23, 2012 @06:23AM (#3744455)
Good catch, yes; I hadn't intended to imply otherwise.