Re: LGPL vs. GPL

[Alexander Terekhov]

Hyman Rosen wrote:
> 
> JohnF wrote:
> > But if I couldn't care less what you think,
> > then what right do you have to tell me what
>  > to do with my own property?
> 
> The only thing that makes it "your property" is the
> consensus of society that it benefits by putting its
> resources behind granting you a limited monopoly for
> a limited time. I'm frankly sick and tired of people
> who want to do one piece of work one time and then
> sit back and expect the rest of us to spend our time,
> effort, and money making sure that royalties flow
> their way for the rest of their lives.

Hey Hyman, if I recall correctly, you're paying a royalty to a landlord
in New York for renting an apartment. Why is that?

regards,
alexander.

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