Open Sources helps all (Score 1)

I'm currently studying Network Engineering and Security Analysis at mohawk college, I've been using the linux operating system for the last three years simply because I believe in open source software. I've got many friends and professors in the software engineering department that would benefit greatly from being able to take open sourced software from a highly reputable company like blizzard. To be able to use those games as examples and analyze the code/programming methods is priceless. It's one thing to play with theories and its an entirely different thing to be able to tinker and disect a proven and working model. Even if Blizzard were to not open source the data files and release only the engine codes they greatly help the community, and protect their franchises. Not to mention the open source community would breathe new life into these favorite games and make it more available to a much wider audience. Even draw blizzard more attention. For example if Diablo 1's source engine were to be released and an open source engine combined with new data files impressed someone who's never played the series before, undoubtedly they'd be curious to see the latest entry in the series. Everyone wins when a company releases their work to others.