WildC*rd makes a stand: use of leaked source code

Word from tipster EXTER had led us to an official statement by Team Wildcard – more officially branded as Team Wildc*rd – who in their own respects have done much for the PSP hhomebrew community.

PSP homebrew developers and followers already know the story behind the custom firmware source code leak, but the release of such code had obvious ramifications: developers now had the opportunity to release rip-off CFWs as they saw fit.

“Out of respect to the devs that worked so hard on this source and also out of respect for Dark_AleX, Team Wildc*rd politely requested that this source be used for educational purposes only and not for public releases,” said the representative from Team Wildcard. But this statement prompted the need to tackle PSPGen‘s Ketchup (theketchupman in QJ.NET’s Forums) and his use of the code for his recent releases.

It’s no secret to Wildcard that Ketchup took his code direct from their source code for his release, which brought significant concern to them. “It is not that we do not respect Ketchup’s work; on the contrary, we were quite impressed with what he had achieved. What we do not wish however, is for the source to be used,” claimed the team.

They would allow the reversal of code from their .prx binaries to be used, because after all, that was how they came up with their own custom firmware code. “We completely reversed DA’s PRX’s rather than using his direct source. … Even though members of Team Wildcard wish to remain anonymous, there are members that know DA personally and we can assure you we have his blessings,” added Wildcard.

Contrary to opposite beliefs, Team Wildcard never had aspirations to release the source code, but due to mischievous circumstances, they had to act. And perhaps because of these conflicting views, some developers will not adhere to Wildcard’s sincere call. “We cannot force anyone to do whatever we want. … We cannot force you not to, we can only ask for you to respect our wishes,” responded Wildcard.

Nevertheless, Wildcard still hopes to avoid the release “ripped clones” of CFWs. “I believe we are respecting [Dark Alex‘] wishes that way. [Ketchup] may release a recovery, only if it’s based on our prx and not the source code,” the representative concluded.

Via MaxConsole

Word from tipster EXTER had led us to an official statement by Team Wildcard – more officially branded as Team Wildc*rd – who in their own respects have done much for the PSP hhomebrew community.

PSP homebrew developers and followers already know the story behind the custom firmware source code leak, but the release of such code had obvious ramifications: developers now had the opportunity to release rip-off CFWs as they saw fit.

“Out of respect to the devs that worked so hard on this source and also out of respect for Dark_AleX, Team Wildc*rd politely requested that this source be used for educational purposes only and not for public releases,” said the representative from Team Wildcard. But this statement prompted the need to tackle PSPGen‘s Ketchup (theketchupman in QJ.NET’s Forums) and his use of the code for his recent releases.

It’s no secret to Wildcard that Ketchup took his code direct from their source code for his release, which brought significant concern to them. “It is not that we do not respect Ketchup’s work; on the contrary, we were quite impressed with what he had achieved. What we do not wish however, is for the source to be used,” claimed the team.

They would allow the reversal of code from their .prx binaries to be used, because after all, that was how they came up with their own custom firmware code. “We completely reversed DA’s PRX’s rather than using his direct source. … Even though members of Team Wildcard wish to remain anonymous, there are members that know DA personally and we can assure you we have his blessings,” added Wildcard.

Contrary to opposite beliefs, Team Wildcard never had aspirations to release the source code, but due to mischievous circumstances, they had to act. And perhaps because of these conflicting views, some developers will not adhere to Wildcard’s sincere call. “We cannot force anyone to do whatever we want. … We cannot force you not to, we can only ask for you to respect our wishes,” responded Wildcard.

Nevertheless, Wildcard still hopes to avoid the release “ripped clones” of CFWs. “I believe we are respecting [Dark Alex‘] wishes that way. [Ketchup] may release a recovery, only if it’s based on our prx and not the source code,” the representative concluded.

Via MaxConsole