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You can't compare the GPL with the BSD/MIT licenses. They're two different types of free software licenses. The MIT/BSD licenses give the developer freedom, whi
by kunai 13y ago
You can't compare the GPL with the BSD/MIT licenses. They're two different types of free software licenses. The MIT/BSD licenses give the developer freedom, while the GPL is more free if you're talking about the code itself, and not who wrote the code.
And, just like Aaron, Stallman has done a lot. He's also written software to further his cause, and he also went out of his way to challenge the status quo and get people to pay attention.
Half the software you use now wouldn't be here otherwise.
- astrodust 13y agoGiven that you can license something MIT/BSD or GPL, I don't see how this is something you can't compare. It's something you should compare. Also, I think developer freedom trumps code freedom in this day and age. GPL served its purpose when code was being threatened by corporate concerns, but now, because of people like Stallman, it's recognized that open-source can be good for business.