> At the heart of the GPL is the notion of free software and its intent > is to uphold the four freedoms as written by Richard Stallman. That > is, for any user of free software the following freedoms are given: > * The freedom to run the program, for any purpose. > * The freedom to study how the program works, and adapt it to your > needs. > * The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor. > The freedom to improve the program, and release your improvements to > the public, so that the whole community beneļ¬ts. > Thus, when an individual or organisation releases software under the > GPL, they are making a promise to their users to uphold these freedoms > regarding the licensed software. > > Forgetting the law, common sense dictates that the standard should not be mutated but should remain consistent and pure. The last thing we all need is a deviation or barstardisation. In the end the status quo for better or worse is what people want.
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