Re: GPL v3?

[Michael Pobega <pobega@gmail.com>]

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On Tue, Apr 03, 2007 at 05:45:48PM +0200, Joe Hart wrote:
> Greg Folkert wrote:
> > On Mon, 2007-04-02 at 22:34 -0500, John Hasler wrote:
> >> I wrote:
> >>> It's appalling, but there is nothing to be done.
> >> Doug writes:
> >>> Would you elaborate?  It left me concerned but I'm not a language lawyer
> >>> so I don't really understand.
> >> You've put your finger on a major defect.
> >>
> >>> If you're appalled, presumably you 'get it'.
> >> This is not the right forum for me to express my opinions as to what is
> >> wrong with GPLV3.  It is being discussed extensively and knowledgeably on
> >> Groklaw.  While most there are supporters, they are discussing it
> >> reasonably objectively.  As to why I say nothing can be done, what I see as
> >> major defects are inevitable consequences of what Richard clearly views as
> >> essential features.
> > 
> > Even PJ doesn't get it. All she sees is the Glorious GPL getting an
> > update. Not that it is all bad, just that much of the "additional" stuff
> > is... appalling.
> > 
> > The GPLv2 is very good and has enough language in it already, but some
> > feel the asterix and tivo stuff seriously violate the spirit.
> > 
> > Nah, they just skirt along the line. Which is fine.
> > 
> > About all I can say without going into a long and very OT response
> > (tirade as some would call it).
> > 
> > And since many people are complaining about OT stuff already. I'll stop.
> 
> Greg,
> 
> I am very interested in the GPLv3.
> 
> This tirade of yours, I would like to hear so if you'd like to voice
> your opinion, I'm asking.  If you think it's not appropriate here, then
> send it to me off list please.
> 
> Joe
> 

Actually I'd like to hear it too. The GNU GPL is very Debian related,
seeing as Debian is one of the only distros with a strong voice when
it comes to free software. And I'm very interested to hear the legal
side of things, since I really haven't taken the time to wade through
the GNU GPL (Not even v2).
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