New Apache License?
Christofer C. Bell
cbell at jayhawks.net
Tue Feb 24 03:41:14 UTC 2004
On Mon, 23 Feb 2004 21:26:55 -0600, Christofer C. Bell wrote
> > MySQL AB basically said nobody can use MySQL libraries for non-Free
> > Software.
>
> Again, defeating the purpose of the GPL. I consider this a Bad
> Thing(tm).
Actually, this statement here isn't correct. They do allow people to make
non-Free software from GPL'ed code. The MySQL libs that are being sold under
a closed license are also offered for free GPL download. It's bait and
switch, IMO.
"Here, the first hit is free.. but if you want to make some money, you have
to fork some of it over to us." This is something I wish wasn't tolerated in
the Free software community.
--
Chris
"Build a man a fire and he will be warm for the rest of the night. Set
a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life." -- Unknown
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