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GPL variants are more defensible but make open-source-as-a-marketing-tool way less effective. Developers know they can't use GPL software for work, and OSS comp

by mrkurt 6y ago

GPL variants are more defensible but make open-source-as-a-marketing-tool way less effective. Developers know they can't use GPL software for work, and OSS companies need them to use tooling at work so they become leads.

Alekhine 6y ago
Wait, why can't devs use GPL software at work? How is code compiled with GCC any different from code compiled with Clang, legally speaking?
- the-dude 6y ago
  He obviously means software ( libraries, tools ) which become part of your product. Not tools to build your product ( compilers, bug trackers, operating systems and the like ).
  - Alekhine 6y ago
    Oh, whoosh. Thanks, I'm not a professional programmer so I haven't had to think about things like that yet.
    - mrkurt 6y ago
      No it was a good question! I did not make that at all clear, and the distinction is important.