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		bloopernova on April 16, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Re-implementing an old DOS game in C++ 17 (2019) I really wish abandonware would have its source code automatically released after a certain period, kind of like a patent expiring. Mostly I want to win the lottery so I can sponsor someone to code Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri in a modern vector/HD UI and with 64bit memory space.

MaxBarraclough on April 16, 2022 [–]

> Mostly I want to win the lottery so I can sponsor someone to code Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri in a modern vector/HD UI and with 64bit memory space.

Perhaps the FreeCiv guys would be up to the task if the price were right.

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