On Fri, 28 Feb 2003, John Goerzen wrote: > On Fri, Feb 28, 2003 at 02:22:44PM -0500, Don Armstrong wrote: > > We do have some software that is GNU GPL with exceptions, but these > > exceptions grant additional rights, instead of imposing additional > > restrictions. > > Good point. I wonder, though, if the difference is important? As far as their ability to qualify as "free" under the DFSG, yes. If a software is free to begin with, the granting of more rights to the licensee shouldn't make it non-free. [At least, I can't think of an example where this would be the case. It may be possible to make a claim in certain cases regarding "Fields of Endeavor", but that seems to be rather contrived.] Don Armstrong -- I leave the show floor, but not before a pack of caffeinated Jolt gum is thrust at me by a hyperactive girl screaming, "Chew more! Do more!" The American will to consume more and produce more personified in a stick of gum. I grab it. -- Chad Dickerson http://www.donarmstrong.com http://www.anylevel.com http://rzlab.ucr.edu
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