Re: GPL v3?
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John Hasler wrote:
> I wrote:
>> Software patents are an unmitigated evil. However, attempting to fix a
>> patent problem with a copyright license is a serious error.
>
> Joe writes:
>> Agreed, but how else can one do it if congress is unwilling to make a new
>> law or repeal an existing one?
>
> "Something must be done. This is something. Therefor it must be done."
>
> Would you fix a flat tire by putting water in the gas tank because you lack
> an air pump?
Of course not. I am not going to debate this issue, because there are
enough lawyers battling it out.
If you're so against the GPLv3, then by all means take it up with the
FSF. Don't forget that I agree with you. All I did was point out that
the FSF is doing what they think is right.
Joe
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