[KeplerBoy]

Doesn't the shareware come with some license agreement which probably say not to do this?

[itscrush]

It was released as freeware back when by EA originally, which is what openRA relies on. Later the source was released under GPL[1] during the CNC remastered collection from EA.

[1]https://github.com/electronicarts/CnC_Remastered_Collection/...

[account42]

Yes, but "Freeware" is not a license. Typically there is an EULA that tells you what you are allowed to do.

[rpdillon]

The OpenRA site is clear that the code is GPLv3 and the assets are used under the C&C Franchise Modding Guidelines.

https://www.openra.net/download/

https://www.ea.com/games/command-and-conquer/command-and-con...

[teo_zero]

Shareware software come with restrictions on redistribution, not use.

[notpushkin]

Does it? I thought it was vice versa.

[abofh]

I think you're right - it encouraged sharing, but usually limited functionality (use) unless you knew the secret code "TIASP1814" - sorry scorched earth 1.2, you didn't give me a free upgrade 20 years ago, and I've been holding that grudge forever.