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Cougaar 10.4.6 Released With Source

Posted by Hemos on from the go-out-and-get-it dept.

Anonymous Software Agent writes "Cougaar release 10.4.6 has been posted . As always, all source code is available via anonymous CVS. Cougaar is an open-source Java-based architecture for the construction of distributed agent-based applications. It is the product of an eight-year DARPA-funded research project in highly scalable and survivable multi-agent systems. Cougaar is currently used in next-generation military logistics systems, commercial applications, and research projects. Cougaar release 10.4.6 adds survivable yellow pages and white pages services, and multiple other performance and reliability improvements."

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  1. Not free by Dancin_Santa · · Score: 4, Informative

    While certainly generous, the Cougaar license is designed specifically to prevent anyone from profiting from the sale of the software:

    3. Licensee may use, sell or give away the Cougaar Software or any Derivative Work, alone or as a component of an aggregate software distribution containing Licensee Software, Cougaar Applications and/or programs from several different sources. No royalty or other fee is required. If Licensee sublicenses the Cougaar Software or Derivative Works, Licensee may charge fees for warranty or support, or for accepting indemnity or liability obligations of customers, provided that Licensee does not charge for the Cougaar Software or Derivative Work.

    That along makes it unfree.

  2. The Cougaar FAQ by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Informative

    It seems just about no one has heard about Cougaar before (I know I haven't), and very few know what agents/aglets are, so here is a link to the FAQ!

    Posted anonymously to prevent carma whoring, since 2001.