Posted by: Crosbie Fitch
on November 04, 2006 06:54 PM
There are 3 types of verb people may have in mind when they use the GPL:
DISCLOSE: Those seeking to preserve source code visibility (Open Source) require the continued disclosure of source code for published works. They disclose their code and require published derivatives to be disclosed. This facilitates collaborative development.
DONATE: Those seeking to oblige reciprocation from anyone exploiting their published software (Gift Economists). They donate their code to the public and require the public to donate their modifications in exchange.
LIBERATE: Those seeking to liberate the public from restraint and limitations upon their freedom to use, copy, and modify published software. They publish their code specifically protecting the liberty of the public to exploit it and any published derivatives as they see fit.
I suggest GPLv2 is preferred by those simply aiming for source code disclosure.
I suggest APL/HPL is preferred by those aiming for reciprocation.
I suggest GPLv3 is preferred by those aiming to liberate the public.
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Posted by: Crosbie Fitch on November 04, 2006 06:54 PMDISCLOSE: Those seeking to preserve source code visibility (Open Source) require the continued disclosure of source code for published works. They disclose their code and require published derivatives to be disclosed. This facilitates collaborative development.
DONATE: Those seeking to oblige reciprocation from anyone exploiting their published software (Gift Economists). They donate their code to the public and require the public to donate their modifications in exchange.
LIBERATE: Those seeking to liberate the public from restraint and limitations upon their freedom to use, copy, and modify published software. They publish their code specifically protecting the liberty of the public to exploit it and any published derivatives as they see fit.
I suggest GPLv2 is preferred by those simply aiming for source code disclosure.
I suggest APL/HPL is preferred by those aiming for reciprocation.
I suggest GPLv3 is preferred by those aiming to liberate the public.
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