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> Citation please. I don't think this is accurate, and is another common misunderstanding of the gpl license family. I believe you, but I also think (as stated
by bartread 6y ago
> Citation please. I don't think this is accurate, and is another common misunderstanding of the gpl license family.
I believe you, but I also think (as stated in another comment) that if this is the case the GPL doesn't do a very good job of explaining itself. At the very least this creates friction when considering its adoption.
- arminiusreturns 6y agoI think there is some truth there, but I think a lot more of the FUD on the copyleft licenses originates not from unclear licenses, but from a network effect where so many people repeat falsehoods, and to be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if some entities actively encouraged them.
- toyg 6y ago> the GPL doesn't do a very good job of explaining itself The copious amount of side-notes [1][2][3] is likely to clarify most doubts, if one is willing to go through it. Obviously "contract law applied to software" is not a fun read though. [1] https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html [2] https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-howto.html https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-howto.html [3] https://www.gnu.org/licenses/quick-guide-gplv3.html https://www.gnu.org/licenses/quick-guide-gplv3.html