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Open source is not communism. Communism would entail that we collectively own Linux, which we don't. It's private property, and if we want to use the code, we n
by Hamuko 9mo ago
Open source is not communism. Communism would entail that we collectively own Linux, which we don't. It's private property, and if we want to use the code, we need to abide by its licensing terms. Licensing terms that are built upon the existence of copyright, a concept that allows for private ownership of intellectual property.
- Kim_Bruning 9mo agoThe licensing terms exist as a patch on copyright. If copyright law were fixed, we wouldn't need those terms at all.
- andsoitis 9mo ago> If copyright law were fixed, we wouldn't need those terms at all. Why do you think so?
- Kim_Bruning 9mo agoBecause > 'The licensing terms exist as a patch on copyright.' Upstreaming a patch implies you no longer need to maintain it. Law doesn't quite work the same as software, but in this case the metaphor holds.