On Wed, 3 Mar 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Alex Rousskov scripsit: > > > - Copyleft licenses maximize the freedom of the code > > - BSD-like licenses maximize the freedom of the user > > I think this works better if you say "developer", not "user".
Yes, and somebody suggested that improvement off-list as well. I have also received comments that "freedom of the code" is a misnomer. While using such a misnomer was semi-intentional, there is probably a better way to word the same idea (protection of free access to code, even though that protected free access might not be in the best interest of the developer). So, how about: - Copyleft licenses maximize the freedom to access the code - BSD-like licenses maximize the freedom to develop the code Still not perfect. For example, "freedom to access" may imply "freedom to use" and "freedom to use" may imply "freedom to distribute" to some. Is there a word describing "look but do not touch"? Alex. -- license-discuss archive is at http://crynwr.com/cgi-bin/ezmlm-cgi?3
