It's certainly a dim way of looking at corporations, but, oh well. I don't think they deserve better. And I think GPL actually embodies a really positive minds

It's certainly a dim way of looking at corporations, but, oh well. I don't think they deserve better. And I think GPL actually embodies a really positive mindset. To release GPL code is to believe that there are others out there who will help you without intending to get advantage over you or shut you out.