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Under GPLv2, WP Engine has no obligation of pay the ransom Matt is demanding no matter the revenue they make.
by rpgbr 2y ago
Under GPLv2, WP Engine has no obligation of pay the ransom Matt is demanding no matter the revenue they make.
- sinkasapa 2y agoAs far as I could tell, they weren't denied use of the code, just a bunch of other services that are not covered by the GPLv2.
- teruakohatu 2y agoBut nor does the WordPress foundation need to allow WP Engine, or any user, access to the plugin library. Chromium is Open Source, but Google is not required to allow Add On store access (even if they tolerate it from chromium forks).
- Touche 2y agoRequiring they pay the for-profit company to access non-profit resources seems problematic.
- tylermenezes 2y agoGPLv2 licenses the Wordpress code, not trademarks or the right to use Automattic's APIs.
- ValentineC 2y agoBefore this week, I didn't realise that the WordPress.org servers and plugin repositories fell under Automattic, and not WordPress Foundation. Some clarity would be nice.
- deleted 2y ago[deleted]