Re: Debian package on Windows
* On 2016 22 Feb 10:42 -0600, Jean-Baptiste Thomas wrote:
> De: "Ric Moore" <wayward4now@gmail.com>
> > and the GPL notice is included. I saw no mention to avoid the GPL in his
> > request for information. Ergo, as long as the GPL is honored, this plan
> > is actually a plus for Debian.
>
> How is Debian better off from Microsoft porting apt to Windows ?
Your question is a non sequitur. The GPL does not require derivatives
of a work to benefit the original author in any way. It only requires
that the terms it spells out be honored by anyone exercising the rights
to the covered work granted by it [GPL].
IANAL, etc.
- Nate
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