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Exactly as you said, if you want to use GPL you have to do something, while if you want to use BSDL you don't. Surprisingly the definition of freedom: "the pow
by istvan__ 11y ago
Exactly as you said, if you want to use GPL you have to do something, while if you want to use BSDL you don't. Surprisingly the definition of freedom:
"the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint."
Now you tell me which of these licenses are closer to the definition.
- davexunit 11y agoIs the freedom to restrict someone else's freedom really a freedom? Here's a little haiku by RMS: Using GPL is encroaching on our rights to encroach on yours
- coldpie 11y agoI'm not really interested in dictionary-lawyering definitions. I'm most concerned about what I, the end user, can do with the software I obtain. To me, it's very important that I be able to modify the software I use. GPL guarantees I will be able to do that forever. BSD does not.
- istvan__ 11y agoIf you are not interested in the dictionary definition, than please provide your dictionary so we can have a discussion in your language. Until that happens I will use the definitions from the dictionary. Thank you in advance.
- mordocai 11y agoTo be fair, with nearly every license you have to do something. GPL just has you do extra things. Almost every license requires you to include the Copyright notice and copy of the license along with your code and usually in the running program as well. Of course, that's a ton easier than being required to release your source code and not DRM the binaries.