Quote Originally Posted by ober
Proof? Besides, I don't believe MS got a patent on a file format. You're talking about using actual password-protected modules from another app.
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going back to the OP for a moment: if you mean that e-Sword used open modules, then sure, but get the modules for yourself, but don't crack them open from e-Sword--that, like others have said, would be pretty crappy.

If, however, the modules are open, and weren't created explicitly for e-Sword, then go on ahead and (with permission) use them from the source.