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Re: The GPL means what you want it to mean


From: Thufir Hawat
Subject: Re: The GPL means what you want it to mean
Date: Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:54:29 GMT
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On Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:35:51 -0400, Rjack wrote:

>  "Free Software" is highly restrictive software and isn't
> "free" at all. Permissive licensed open source code such as BSD licensed
> programs do not carry any baggage related to being hauled into federal
> court by a band of wild-eyed zealots who practice socialism in software
> licensing as a religion.

Why not extend that argument to the conclusion:  don't use any license at 
all.  Sqlite is public domain.  You're free to develop public domain 
software on your own.  However, you're not likely to ever see a penny for 
your efforts.


-Thufir


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