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Because GPLv3 allows the license exemption that allows him to license VCV Rack to anyone trying to make and sell a commercial plugin. https://github.com/VCVRac
by busterarm 6y ago
Because GPLv3 allows the license exemption that allows him to license VCV Rack to anyone trying to make and sell a commercial plugin. https://github.com/VCVRack/Rack/blob/v1/LICENSE.md https://github.com/VCVRack/Rack/blob/v1/LICENSE.md
It's actually a fairly interesting business model.
- spacechild1 6y agoBut why use the GPL if you don't want people to fork? Just publish the source code under a custom EULA that does exactly what you want.
- busterarm 6y agoThe UI isn't under GPL and has a no-derivatives license. It's not so easy. Plus letting people use/make/distribute plugins for free probably keeps most people friendly to the project. Hence the one fork stopping work.