My response to a private email regarding the question:
I'm truly curious. There is a perception that since the GNU GPL isn't
restrictive that it is therefore not a EULA. I don't feel that
'restrictvieness' is a required characteristic of a EULA and therefore
don't feel that argument has merit.
However, that's where my thoughts get fuzzy. If I intend to develop and
publish, or distribute GNU GPL'd software, then the GPL does restrict me
in the conditions under which I can do that. Given than developers and
distributors may or may not be classified as "end users", does that make
the GPL a EULA?
Very curious on the thoughts on this matter.
J
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simon wrote:
Well you know I listen to the show on the way 'in' on Monday...
Happy to hear it :)
I'm truly curious. There is a perception that since the GNU GPL isn't
restrictive that it is therefore not a EULA. I don't feel that
'restrictvieness' is a required characteristic of a EULA and therefore
don't feel that argument has merit.
However, that's where my thoughts get fuzzy. If I intend to develop and
publish, or distribute GNU GPL'd software, then the GPL does restrict me
in the conditions under which I can do that. Given than developers and
distributors may or may not be classified as "end users", does that make
the GPL a EULA?
Very curious on the thoughts on this matter.
J
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