Re: Warning to Debian Developers regarding BitKeeper
Daniel Stone wrote:
> > Red Hat Linux is a product which *contains* substantially similar
> > capabilities of the BitKeeper Software. Debian GNU/Linux is a product
> > which *contains* substantially similar capabilities. Therefore,
> > regardless of whether anyone's truly selling CVS or SVN, all of us are
> > developing products which contain capabilities similar to BitKeeper. If
> > it is really Larry's intention to not discriminate against distributors
> > of GNU/Linux, he's going to have to refine his license somewhat, because
> > the current text clearly allows him to go after any {Debian,Red
> > Hat,Mandrake,...} developer that he decides should not be using his
> > product.
>
> I NMUed cvs once. I think that disqualifies me from hacking on the
> kernel.
Bullshit. You only must not use the BitKeeper interface without purchasing
a commercial license.
Regards,
Joey
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