You have written a concise and excellent response! The first primitive peoples that created the wheel probably freely gave out the information, and others freely shared the uses they derived from it. Through the centuries, secrets did not stay secret for long. Otherwise mankind would not advance technically. Computers and their information are no different than other actual creations. If others desire it they will figure it out and duplicate it. Been happening for many thousands of years.
Thank you for your kind reply - Needless to say, your further remarks lead me to believe we are in perfect agreement. : )