Re: Sun's Jini Technology Public License (JTPL)

[Alexandre Oliva]

Paul Fisher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

> RMS asked me to post his comments regarding the JTPL:

> Sun claims that the Sun Technology Public License for Jini is a free
> software (they say "open source") license.

I agree with all the points you and RMS have written.  But, as I see
it, Sun is not claiming that Jini is Free Software.  They say it is
Open Source, which just means they're willing to provide source code
for those who agree with the terms for that.  Not that I like this
approach (I don't), but we have to be fair in our judgements.

Just my 2 cents...

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Alexandre Oliva
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