On Thu, 30 Aug 2012, John <[email protected]> wrote:
> I wonder how few Linux users are aware of the > restrictions imposed on the use of open source soft > ware. Legal restrictions as well as moral > restrictions. So what are you objects to which Open Source license(s)? There are quite a few, but mainly only two major classes of Open Source licenses. As an "end user", there's very little or virtually no restriction. As a developer, or modifier of software, sure there are legal terms to those licenses, mostly to prevent unscrupulous people. Many people try to take Open Source software, and try to claim it's their own work. Those are the people who object to Open Source licenses. I have no problems with making changes to Open Source software and give back those changes to the Open Source community. I have read and understand the many Open Source licenses and have no problem with them. I do notice and observe those licenses. I see them as reasonable terms for my usage. I prefer those terms over restrictions in commercial software licenses any day. If you don't like it you don't have to use it. Many open source projects also have parallel commercial/proprietary licenses for a fee, too. > Computers are tools, and good craftsmen choose the best > tools to do the job. Only amateurs try to get by with > inferior tools and spend unreasonable time to keep them > sharp and working. > > John Do you even know why Open Source softwares were created? It's because the "pro softwares" just can't cut it. Or those softwares required such horrendous customization with so many limitation that do-it-yourself people decide that it's much simpler and easier not having to deal with such "self proclaimed pro's" Jimmy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Rosegarden-user mailing list [email protected] - use the link below to unsubscribe https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/rosegarden-user
