Introduction...

...to Wabbitware.

Wabbitware is derived from the term ‘wabbit’ which is used in hacker jargon to describe a certain class of software which self-replicates or which induces infinite self-replication but is not a worm or virus.

The manifestation of this first Wabbitware project will be a precompiled, closed-source software piece which, when executed will spawn a copy of its own source code onto the host machine. Rather than using a copyleft legal framework to allow or enable the modification and redistribution of software, Wabbitware forces its source code onto the host machine. It will also preform the secondary function of (pre)compiling any modifications or additions to the source code into a format which ensures that these mutations will be transferred to the next version (generation) of Wabbitware.

Once the first version of Wabbitware is released it will be programmed to always ensure its own propagation and genealogy. It contradicts the proprietary model of software production which produces the feature saturated, version frenzied and bounded software, in exchange for open collaborative practices and limitless potential for creativity and individuation.

If you would like to contribute to this project but do not have any coding experience please read the Contribution section of this article about Wabbitware.

General information about Wabbitware.→

  • System Requirements

    Requirements:
    • A Unix-like operating systems with command line access e.g. any distribution of Linux.
    • Wabbitware will also run on osx terminal.
    • No Wabbitware binary is currently available for Windows although it is theoretically possible to create one because the software only uses the standard C libraries.

  • Download...

    ...version 0.000001

    Download the first generation of Wabbitware software here and consult the Usage instructions below:
    Linux binary: wabbitware_linux_binary.zip→

    OSX binary: wabbitware_osx_binary.zip→

    You can also download the original uncompiled source code for wabbitware and compile it yourself:
    wabbitware_c_source.zip→
    (However, after executing any of the above binaries you will be provided with the same source code)

  • Usage

    (1) EXECUTE - Download and run version 0.000001 binary/executable:
    • Download the linux or osx binary distribution. Unzip.
    • Using a command line interface, navigate to unzipped folder location.
    • ...and execute the downloaded/compiled binary:
    $ ./wabbitware (This will distribute both the main source file (wabbitware_v0.00000x.c) and library (wabbitlib.c) )

    (2) MODIFY - Modification notes and guidance:
    • New functions, variables and macros can be added to wabbitware_v0.00000x.c.
    • Any of the various standard c libraries can be imported and used.
    • New function calls can be made from main() but all existing code/logic should remain as is.
    • Any amendments to wabbitlib.c may cause problems during the precompiling process.

    (3) PRECOMPILE - Precompile the changes to your source code:
    Precompiling your modified wabbitware source code ensures that when you compile the code into a binary/executable that the modifications that you have made will be carried forward into the next generation of wabbitware.

    $ ./wabbitware -i modified_file_name.c

    (4) COMPILE - Compile those changes into a new Wabbit:
    Now you can compile the modified source code using the GNU C Compiler (GCC) into the next generation of Wabbitware.
    $ gcc modified_file_name.c -o output_file_name
    This will output a new binary/executable with the name [output_file_name]

    ALTERNATIVE STEP PRIOR TO STEP (1)
    Download version 0.000001 source code and compile yourself:
    This step isn't particularly necessary because after downloading and executing the binary you will be provided with the source code.
    • Download C source code . Unzip.
    • Using command line interface, navigate to unzipped folder location.
    • Now compile using the GNU C Compiler (GCC): $ gcc wabbitware.c -o wabbitware
    • ...and execute the compiled binary:
    $ ./wabbitware (This will distribute both the main source file (wabbitware_v0.00000x.c) and library (wabbitlib.c) )

  • Versions

      The Wabbitware project offers the opportunity (but not expectation or requirement) to contribute your permutation of Wabbitware to this unending software project.

      Email a zipped version of your Wabbitware binary to wabbitware@garethfoote.co.uk with the version, your name (optional) and your operating system (osx/linux) in the subject line and any comments you wish to add in the body.

      Any text in the body will be added as a comment (no html please) and the subject line must have the following syntax:

      Subject - "version:0.00000x/name:Gareth Foote/os:[operating system]"
      (name and comment are optional)

      ↓0.000003 ↓

    • Date: 2010-07-15
      OS: [osx]
      From: joe flintham
      Email: joe@menticulture.com      Download

      Comments:

    • Date: 2010-07-15
      OS: [osx]
      From: joe flintham
      Email: joe@stowaway.net      Download

      Comments: gibbetware

    • Date: 2010-07-13
      OS: [osx]
      From: tim kalic
      Email: timkalic@gmail.com      Download

      Comments: Knowing C would help !

    • Date: 2010-07-13
      OS: [osx]
      From: tim crook
      Email: tim@birdsigh.com      Download

      Comments: WABBIT WABBIT WABBITS! (not as easy as it looks, is it?!)

      • ↓0.000002 ↓

    • Date: 2010-07-14
      OS: [mac os x]
      From: joe flintham
      Email: joe@stowaway.net      Download

      Comments: forked: fibbitware

    • Date: 2010-07-13
      OS: osx
      From: patrick hamann
      Email: patrick@ultravioletdesign.co.uk      Download

      Comments:

    • Date: 2010-07-13
      OS: [osx]
      From: chris herring
      Email: chris.herring@glueisobar.com      Download

      Comments: Is Tim Crook Awake?

    • Date: 2010-07-13
      OS: [osx]
      From: chris herring
      Email: chris@chrisherring.co.uk      Download

      Comments: Is Tim Crook Awake? With a zip file...

    • Date: 2010-07-12
      OS: linux
      From: marc hibbins
      Email: marchibbins@gmail.com      Download

      Comments: Are you happy? Probably not.

    • Date: 2010-07-10
      OS: linux
      From: gareth foote
      Email: gareth.foote@gmail.com      Download

      Comments: This is the first contribution to Wabbitware. May there be many more.