Re: [Nolug] RMS vs Cisco (Round 1 *ding*ding*)

On 12/12/08 17:32, Jeremy Sliwinski (mailing list account) wrote:
> 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.

The GPL's focus is on "freedom of code", not "the author's freedom".

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Ron Johnson, Jr.
Jefferson LA  USA
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What different abilities do I have?
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