Re: GPLv3 suggestion to solve KDE/QT problem and others
On Sun, Feb 20, 2000 at 03:15:40AM +0200, Adi Stav wrote:
> I suggest that the virality clause be limited, not removed, and
> /allow/ including GPLed software in non-GPLd software as long as all
> the non-GPLd parts of the program are distributed under a Free
> Software license.
I find it interesting that you characterize the GPL's protective nature as
"virality". Personally, I'd characterize proprietary licenses as "viral".
...
> If this change is made, Free Software will still have the advantage
> over proprietary software, as it would still be illegal for
> proprietary software to link to GPLd libraries.
QPL is a proprietary license. Clause 3b makes it so.
DFSG allows proprietary licenses. GPL does not.
Perhaps you're thinking of authoring a GPL-like license which allows
any DFSG software to be combined?
DFSG doesn't even require that licenses not contradict each other.
--
Raul
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