On Wednesday 30 January 2008 16:55:19 Marek wrote: > On Jan 29, 2008 7:01 AM, Dave Robillard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Mon, 2008-01-28 at 15:16 +0100, Marek wrote: > > > On Jan 28, 2008 11:37 AM, Dennis Schulmeister > > > > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > The GPL doesn't *address* compensation for distribution at all. > > > > > > > > I understand your point of a missing compensation mechanism very > > > > well. And surely open-source developers would be thankful if they > > > > could get something back in return. Be it code or even money so they > > > > can make a living. But although compensation is in no way enforced or > > > > even assured it's already happening. On a voluntary basis. > > > > > > > > The problem I see is the very moment you add a compensation mechanism > > > > to the terms of the GPL (or any similar license terms) y > > > > > > No. GPL doesn't include any compensation mechanism at all. It > > > implicitly prohibits from using the program licensed under the terms > > > of GPLfor any commercial purpose other than charging for distribution. > > > > This is utterly false, and completely contrary to the entire purpose of > > Free Software, and the GPL. > > Ok. How does the interpretation i have given rob you of the freedom to > run the code, study it, modify, distribute or make ascii art paintings > out of it or whatever like that?
Your interpretation robs me of the ability to use GPLed code within a commercial product. This is explicitly contrary to the terms of the GPL. If you look at the FSF's website, they even have a handy FAQ that explains all this. Perhaps you should take the time to read this. > > Don't speak as if you were an expert on a subject when you clearly have > > no idea whatsoever what you are talking about. > > Again, give me the facts. > Do you need a team of 10 PhD lawyers with 35+ experience of > succesfully defending the GPL in court, all over the world? > And you know what Dave, from what i learned from your reactions, it > still wouldn't do any justice. We should probably stop feeding the troll. Must be lonely under that bridge... Gordon _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-dev mailing list [email protected] http://lists.linuxaudio.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-audio-dev
