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As a FLOSS contributor/developer, I don't like this idea. Having to apply for and receive a license to write programs or modify existing ones would pretty much
by craftyguy 9y ago
As a FLOSS contributor/developer, I don't like this idea. Having to apply for and receive a license to write programs or modify existing ones would pretty much kill any FLOSS project not backed by a company.
In addition, how would this be enforceable? Unlike a civil engineer, where there's some amount of physical presence required in what they do, SW engineers can literally be anywhere in the world and still be productive and it seems that this system could easily be gamed.