> That was the point of weakening the copyleft a bit by using MPL or > LGPL. The MPL does not require that code linked to it is licensed > under a compatible license. It just doesn't care.
Which is great for adoption. If we could patch a BSD clause on top, it provides added benefits, but not necessary. > > (I don't think they are bad, I think they are evil) > > Yes, software patents are evil. Evil evil evil. > The MPL would stop commercial entities from taking the SharpOS code, > making some changes/improvements, and closing it off (a so-called > "closed fork" in the BSD/permissive model). I'm interested in this > because I want to see the improvements to my code, and they shouldn't > be able to stop me from doing that. Especially if they build their > business around my hard work. I'm ok with that and understand your sentiments. > Yes they should in my mind. I once worked at a restaurant where I had > to sign an NDA for their recipes and I was appalled. I needed a job at > the time but I cringed when my signature hit the line. It's a sin I'm I don't want to get into politics - but Id say you have a choice not to work there. :) > still atoning for. Is it coincidence that your other example is one of > the most corrupt industries in America today? They arent just in America. I have my own views on many things including America, but they arent suited for here and I'll refrain from injecting them. I try to pick generic examples. I don't belive prescription drugs are unique to America. We have Pfizer, Bayer, etc here in Europe. > Mono would still be used, I know. Why? Because I would use it. Would It would be used - but much much less, and because of that it would be much much less than it is, which would further reduce it use because its usefulness would be les... > you use it? No, but not everyone agrees. But I'm not recommending a > blanket GPL license here, I've already said MPL, LGPL or another weak > copyleft license would do just fine as a compromise. I think were in agreement now, just need to see others opinions. I wasnt targeting my GPL input to you, but for others who might not know GPL etc.. I also think it simplifies things a lot both for us and users if we use one license, instead of mixing some parts on one, some parts on another. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ _______________________________________________ SharpOS-Developers mailing list SharpOS-Developers@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/sharpos-developers
