[COMP] Re: MS, DOJ, fun fun fun.
- To: computers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2000 13:28:40 -0500
> This is why I wonder about the FreeBSD license. There is
> nothing stopping Microsoft from implementing tons of code
> under that license. They are free to take it and improve
> it without sharing their improvements with anyone. Then
> again, anyone else can do the same thing, so I guess it
> isn't all that bad. GPL is more idealistic though, and I
> think this might be the preferred way to release things into
> the "community".
Yeah, I agree- I always use the GPL for stuff.. I think it ensures freedom more
than any other licesnse. For those who don't know what we're talking about
here, here's a run-down:
Both licenses are open source licenses. BSD allows you to take the code and do
*anything* with it, including embedding it in proprietary devices. The GPL
allows you to do *anything* to the code, but you HAVE to make your changes,
improvements, modifications, etc., available for free to whomever wants it.
Thus, the BSD license is nicer for businesses who want to keep things closed,
but the GPL ends up being directly better for the consumer. You can read it at
http://avenir.dhs.org/linux/COPYING if you're interested.
John
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