On 27 March 2016 at 23:35, Christopher Jefferson <ch...@bubblescope.net> wrote:
> I am happy to accept that, but I feel that this requirement violates > the GPL, the GPL FAQ specifically covers this case: > > Nope. I don't think you are right saying that the GPL FAQ in this section http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.en.html#RequireCitation covers the GNU parallel case. The difference is that the GPL FAQ uses the words "_require_ citation" However GNU parallel says _please. It does not say you _must_ or _shall_. It says "please" and Ole wrote that you "should". He didn't know write "must". More precise GNU parallel says as the first line: "Academic tradition requires you to cite works you base your article on." I think and hope that you agree on that statement. And the second line: "When using programs that use GNU Parallel to process data for publication please cite:" _please cite_ Regards Martin M. S. Pedersen
