Peter Mackay, one of the two people behind the foundations of PSP Quake (the other being Chris Swindle), isn't just a homebrewer. "One of the problems with open source software is that it fundamentally conflicts with the requirements of working as a licensed developer."

He has to step back from his brainchild, now that his employer's in the process of receiving devkits from Sony. And, "after I receive confidential information from Sony, I am contractually bound to keep it confidential." He had hoped that the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) wouldn't be so strict, but as he says, that isn't the case.

This is not to say that PSP Quake will end; he just can't contribute to it anymore. But Chris Swindle is still there, for starters. And he acknowledges the community's role: "I wish him, and any future contributors to the project, the very best of luck." (Of course PSP Quake can't end. What's a bunch of gamers going to do with palmtop IR/wireless keyboards?)

Well, for now Mackay's homebrewing will take place on platforms other than the PSP. But as he is, after all, a licensed developer (or working for one) as well, it would be interesting to see what he could contribute to a boxed release. So, after your success in these homebrew waters, Pete, may you have smooth sailing in the open seas of licensed development!