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

From: Jeremy Sliwinski (mailing list account) <listbox_at_unix-boy.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:11:10 -0600
Message-ID: <4945928E.5080502@unix-boy.com>

John Souvestre wrote:
> When you do something willingly (write a patch), knowing what the consequences
> are, and chosing to do so anyway, this isn't exploitation.

You've misunderstood. I said that the GPL exploits copyright law with
respect to derivative works, not the author of the patch. Big difference.

> Nobody is forcing you to use GPL licensed software. Nobody is forcing you to
> shop at Walgreen's either. If you don't like the offer that the author is
> making, don't accept it.

I already said that I don't submit patches and bug fixes. I also don't
distribute modified versions of software.

J
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