I think you're confused on the meaning of "open source".  Quite simply, it means that you've released your source code into the public domain, presumably with some kind of license (i.e. the public can use it to make derivative works or a commercial product, or the public cannot, etc).  Open-sourcing your product doesn't mean that you have to take code contributions from anyone else.

As was previously stated, the reason people would like you to open your code up is because you're an "unknown quantity".  I wasn't trying to be rude, just stating my opinion based on experience that uptake of your software will be considerably less with closed source *because* you're unknown on these forums.  And for goodness sake, stop comparing your product to the likes of Apple or Microsoft - these are multi-national multi-billion dollar enterprises.

By the way, I'd most certainly try your product if it were opened up.  I think it has larger and far more reaching implications than itself, which could serve the greater community.  For example, perhaps the off-spin of an API library for inclusion into other programs in the future.

If you want to make it useful, release the source.  End of story.

@CFSworks/jedi95, thank you _very_ much for writing and releasing this.  I saw one of you mention in another thread that you would soon release the code for the web status page for your own Multiminer setup after some code clean-up.  Any update on that?

I can't imagine why you think limiting transaction inclusion is wise at this point, particularly for an unestablished pool with no system of checks and balances (read: a web interface like slush's).  I've never seen anyone mention that slush/deepbit/etc. engage in this, so I've got to assume they don't.

Aside from that, I do like the premises of your pool: no registration, and very tiny fees.  Best of luck.

What is the status of this?  I'd like to start testing and maybe contributing code if you're ready to release it into the wild.