> To be honest, I would not adapt a class if I do not have the source, as a > matter of policy. I may end up delivering features to my client that I am > not sure I will be able to support in the future, thus engaging my > responsibility. > > I fail to see what good it does to you to give away (or sell) a utility and > keep the source for yourself. But then, there is a lot that I fail to see > ... I guess you never use any ActiveX control in your projects as well? this is exactly the same situation as long as the class API is well documented I think you see that usually I do give code along with classes etc. but I can understand and respect others who prefer not to do so > >and anyway if I give away all my framework now , what will I have to show > >when I will want to publish a book (vbg) > Besides, you taught us that a framework is something one, or a team , > should develop by him(them)self(ves). For others than the developer, a > framework is only interesting as a source of inspiration, an example, as > code it is almost almost worthless. the book/framework remark was just a poor attempt at humor but while you mention it while I do think believe that you should develop your own framework but I wouldn't call a fully tested working code "almost worthless" (g) I believe a good book should show you how the means for writing your own framework, the core concepts of the language etc. but that doesn't mean that other people think the same and will not use the code as is.. Arnon