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The vast majority of Linux users are indifferent to lots of important things, operating systems are complex and there are too many parts to keep abreast of. Ho
by roenxi 3y ago
The vast majority of Linux users are indifferent to lots of important things, operating systems are complex and there are too many parts to keep abreast of.
However, the foundations are largely GPL-licensed because the GPL is superior in the long term. If people want to donate their time to companies then good luck to them, but it is a stupid strategy to donate free time to companies. If a company is paying good money for someone to write BSD-licensed software then sure, but otherwise the developer is playing a mug's game. Not a universal rule, I can see why some crypto or standard reference libraries might want to be BSD licenced. But by and large it is an invitation for parasites to attach.
- cmrdporcupine 3y agoAgree, tho worth pointing out that GPL licensed software is still subject to parasitical behaviour from SaaS companies. While the AGPL can plug that, it is very unpopular.
- KingLancelot 3y ago[dead]
- Snow_Falls 3y agoHell, even library type software could be licensed under "weak" copyleft license such as LGPL.
- palata 3y agoOr worst case even MPLv2!
- rejschaap 3y agoI would expect more permissive licenses in the future. GPL was instrumental in changing the world to an open source mindset. It fixed the problems with software that became obvious in the 90s. The world has evolved and the restriction just feel outdated now.