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Sure, the GPL is more permissive than simple copyright, but it's much more restrictive than BSD-style licenses. The GPL is controlling (compared to a BSD licen
by foobarbazqux 13y ago
Sure, the GPL is more permissive than simple copyright, but it's much more restrictive than BSD-style licenses. The GPL is controlling (compared to a BSD license) in that it seeks to ensure freedom, a proprietary license is controlling (compared to a BSD license) in that it seeks to ensure profit.