Thank you, I did err in how I described the GPL. I have edited my post to correct this. > FWIW the link to the GPL reads as quite tenuous The link is that any

Thank you, I did err in how I described the GPL. I have edited my post to correct this. > FWIW the link to the GPL reads as quite tenuous The link is that any developer—whether they're Linus Torvalds or Apple Inc—should be allowed to choose the terms in which they release their copyrightable works into the public. • One developer could choose the GPL. • Another developer could choose a license which requires a flat, one-off fee. • Yet another developer could chose a license that is free up front but mandates a revenue share under certain conditions, such as Epic Games does with Unreal Engine. In all instances, it is copyright law which enforces these license terms. So if you like the fact that Linus can distribute Linux under the GPL, you must also accept that some other company will have the right to distribute their software under their license.