ROTFL. I liked this one:
<SNIP>
Proportionality: If a proprietary program uses a GPL library (as described
in the GNU FAQ #29) or combines with a GPL plug-in or module (as described
in the GNU FAQ #31 and #37), the combined program is subject to the GPL. In
this case, a proprietary program of 1,000,000 lines of code that uses a
small GPL library or links to a GPL plug-in as described above, will then be
subject to the GPL and its terms. This is not a proportional relationship.
</SNIP>
Most libraries are released under the LGPL, and *NOT* the GPL. Prime
difference is that it specifically allows applications to make external
function calls to the library without the GPL indecting the applications.
And what the HECK is a "proportional relationship"?? Oh, wait, the app
should be licenced in proportion. Yea, thats it.. 8-P
The only thing that really worried me, after rereading it myself, is
this:
<SNIP>
#37: "If modules are designed to run linked together in a shared address
space, that almost surely means combining them into one program.
</SNIP>
*sigh*. Thats from the FAQ. Blech. Whoever added that was very keen
at expressing their opinion. Since the tires on my car are designed to run
in the same space as my CAR, I suppose that I must buy Dodge brand name
tires.. 8-P
Scary as it is, I think both sides, including Mr. Stallman, are both a
bit stupid. Ok, lemme rephrase, their idiots, and he's arogant about his
opinions, which are often stated as matter of law, vague as they are.. 8-P
From: "Kenneth E. Lussier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MS Questions Stallman
> This article over at LinuxToday is fairly ammusing. Apparently, M$
> handed out sheets to reporters prior to Stallman's speech at NYU. I
> think that M$ is underestimating Stallman's intelligence, and engaging
> in a head-to-head battle is not in their best interests.
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