GPL and other licenses are the alternative. The only functional difference between a license and DRM is that enforcement is in the hands of the rights holders u

GPL and other licenses are the alternative. The only functional difference between a license and DRM is that enforcement is in the hands of the rights holders until the DRM is broken. GPL is hoping no one steals it. DRM is trying to keep people from stealing it until you make enough to cover expenses and some profit. Law is the fallback for both.