On 12-04-14 12:11 PM, [email protected] wrote:
The GPL states that even if someone forks your code, makes derivative
works out of it, and then put it in the market, they have to release
the changes they have done under GPL only. This makes the forking
problem nonexistent because if they fail to release their changes, you
can always sue them.
Now the financial question. I have a small company that provides a
student management software written in php to local colleges, and it
generates quite good revenue. You can use this approach by supplying
the software to local companies, small and medium level enterprises,
educational institutes. In order to protect your code from being
picked up by larger companies, you can make a provision for hand
delivery only, and not providing any downloads etc. Also make your
customers sign an agreement that double-enforces the GPL, thus
providing you with extra protection.
Good luck. :)
Forking is a problem because the BRIC countries are out of range for
legal enforcement.
I never thought about making a provision for hand delivery only, great
idea ! I'll have to follow your work, very insightful :)
