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Develop a FOSS product and license it so that anyone can use it for free and modify it and not require to publish the code. (core principle of FOSS community)
by garyfirestorm 9y ago
Develop a FOSS product and license it so that anyone can use it for free and modify it and not require to publish the code. (core principle of FOSS community)
But somehow prevent big guys from misusing it. (in this case)
I guess we need laws to prevent this from happening, just like you cannot hide ingredients on a food packaging, you shouldnt be able to 'hide' software (but still be able to protect IP rights.)
FDA equivalent for silicon chips - Silicon Valley Administration
edit - removed a poor analogy and added ()
- kps 9y ago> you shouldnt be able to 'hide' software The original (4-clause) BSD license includes that.