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The real answer is, if someone distributes a Python module in GPL (as opposed to LGPL or other more liberal license), they clearly are either A) stupid/ignorant
by danbmil99 17y ago
The real answer is, if someone distributes a Python module in GPL (as opposed to LGPL or other more liberal license), they clearly are either A) stupid/ignorant of the issues surrounding open source licensing, or B) don't want anyone to use their code who isn't also going to go whole-hog down the GPL rabbit hole.
In real life, any useful plugin/loadable lib/module/etc that is intended to be used in a non-academic/research/bits-want-to-be-free-like-speech-and-beer environment is not going to be released exclusively under the GPL.
- Semiapies 17y agoThe GPL is ultimately about ideology, not software. Note all the comments by GPL-boosters demanding to know what kind of unsavory license-bending the poster really wants to engage in due to his asking a few simple questions with a distressing lack of clear answers.