in reply to What I am paid for
I think this discussion (and the original article also a little) is to general. It depends on the type of code (e.g. app vs. lib). It's also not just about whether the costumer gets the source code, but if he has exclusive usage on it. When it comes to preexisting custom written libraries of the developer (the "tool box", as mentioned in the original article), then it should be quite clear that this is the IP of the developer, which usage he can license (e.g. as part of a one-time payment for the application). Kevin Partner throws application and libraries into one box when it comes to ownership, which he shouldn't.
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