Ask HN: Is it ok if I clone this site in another programming language?

1 points by wocp 12y ago ↗ HN

I know HN.yc is open source, but it's written in Lisp.

I want to build a similar web application, may be in PHP and Slim Framework, and release the source code.

Is it ok?

And if is not ok, what I need to do? send an email to admin?

Thanks in advance.

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jdubya 12y ago ↗

Just do it. If there is an issue, apologize and do it a different way.

wocp 12y ago ↗

I have seen websites which use HN's source code, but my idea is develop a similar application but in PHP.

Because a lot of hostings support it, and so, more people will can use it.

I think you are right, if someone thinks I'm wrong, I'll do it different, after all it will be open source.