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Re: GFDL



On Sun, May 09, 2004 at 03:12:52AM -0400, Nathanael Nerode wrote:
> Mahesh T. Pai wrote:
> 
> > Glenn Maynard said on Thu, May 06, 2004 at 11:38:56PM -0400,:
> > 
> >  > He modifies the existing essay  to express his own opinion, renames
> >  > it and  makes it clear  that it's his  opinion and not that  of the
> >  > FSF, and releases  it.  You then read it, and  get a different idea
> >  > of freedom.
> >  > 
> >  > I don't think this is a problem.
> > 
> > GFDL requires change of title of a modified document. And also
> > addition of names of authors of the modifications.
> Which are basically fine.

The latter (clauses 4b and 4i) fails the Chinese Dissident test.

Actually, that could use more publicity; not many people seem to be
aware of it. It's mentioned in Manoj's draft position statement, but
probably ought to be brought out into the summary at the start. Manoj?

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