Re: mysql now gpl'ed
On Thu, Jun 29, 2000 at 08:07:07PM +0300, Sami Haahtinen wrote:
> On Thu, Jun 29, 2000 at 02:21:14PM +0200, Jordi Mallach wrote:
> > This is good, it's a pitty they need to be 'bought' by VaLinux to show their
> > interest for intelligent licenses.
>
> what is so intelligent in GPL?
>
> i think it is good if we can get a 'outside developer' friendly license.
>
> but if someone NEEDS to make a living developing good software, they
> should do so. but this is a good move by the developers to move it
Are you saying that it is right to develop proprietary software to make a
living from it?
Then I cannot agree: proprietary licenses are not moral, in my opinion.
I'm not searching a polemics, but I must distantiate myself from your
opinions.
BTW: RedHat, VA etc. are a proof that it is possible to make money with non
proprietary software.
> to GPL after they have made enough money to cover the costs of making
> the software, i doubt it that any of the developers became rich by the
> small payment...
>
> Regards, Sami Haahtinen
cheers
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