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To be fair, if free software can restrict it's redistribution in closed devices, why not in cases where the use restricts user freedoms one step more indirectly
by Avamander 7y ago
To be fair, if free software can restrict it's redistribution in closed devices, why not in cases where the use restricts user freedoms one step more indirectly?
- ghaff 7y agoAlso to be fair, that was a pretty controversial clause in GPLv3 and ended up getting largely de-fanged before the license was finalized. It’s not obvious to me that workable usage restrictions should automatically be off the table however.
- Avamander 7y agoThe Tivoization clause is good in my opinion, however it is now clear that OEMs would rather not implement a feature than not lock their boxes. In a way it's a success, no GPLv3 software will violate your user rights .-.