Charles Paul wrote:
>> The GPL makes the right of the person using the software override the right
>> of the person who worked on the software.
>>
>
> I have problems seeing your logic.
I find a piece of software that I like, but I modify it to make it
better. I then allow people to take that modify software and release
it. I decide to respect the GPL by including the original code that I
downloaded, that is licensed under the GPL. Problem is, my work, which
I might not want to be released, needs to be released as well. If I
don't, I violate the GPL. If I do release it, I HAVE to release it
under the GPL, even if I want to use a less or slightly more restrictive
license.
The GPL removes control from the author by forcing him to release his
changes and licensing those changes under the GPL. In essence, the GPL
has no respect for the author or the rights to his work.
It is pretty straight forward. The author should be able to dictate
how his changes and modifications are released and licensed.
J
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