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Re: GPLv3
On Jul 5 15:56, Dave Korn wrote:
> On 05 July 2007 15:41, Eric Blake wrote:
> > Fortunately, a counterargument was also given:
> >
> >> This could also be a OSD #5/6 issue, because it
> >> completely blocks use by certain parties. However,
> >> the conveyor can only be restricted if they agree to
> >> a particular patent deal (something that is not
> >> guaranteed by OSD) in relation to GPLv3 software.
> >> Deals solely for unrelated software won't affect
> >> their rights.
>
>
> Yes, it would be a nonsense. DRM laywers' are in no way excluded from the
> GPL, they are welcome to it in the exact same terms as absolutely everyone
> else, so they aren't being discriminated against. The only group who is being
> excluded is "people who breach the gpl".
However, if the GPLv3 gets refused by OSI against all odds, you can be
certain that the Cygwin license will adapt. Resistence is futile.
Corinna