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That's a bad example: Debian only packages GPL (or compatible) code, and by releasing something as GPL you are giving certain rights to anyone that receives it,
by quietbritishjim 9y ago
That's a bad example: Debian only packages GPL (or compatible) code, and by releasing something as GPL you are giving certain rights to anyone that receives it, including the right to package it. Put another way, Debian already does get permission before packaging anything (they just don't need to ask).
- akerl_ 9y agoI'm specifically addressing the comment I replied to, which commented on whether or not Chocolately asked for permission from several companies, including Telerik but also Mozilla, whose software is notably FOSS