NOTE: NOT FLAMEBAIT!
There's often an assumption of moral superiority of the GPL from the GPL camp. The GPL spreads software "freedom" by way of sword, whereas BSD asks that derived works keep with the spirit of BSD (but you are free to walk in peace if you choose not to).
I'm glad Theo de Raadt is challenging the moral superiority of the GPL in a public way and not giving these guys a free pass. He has much more credibility than say, Steve Ballmer, and so people are more willing to listen to his point
BSD asks that derived works keep with the spirit of BSD (but you are free to walk in peace if you choose not to).
Seems to be in contradiction with this one:
I'm glad Theo de Raadt is challenging the moral superiority of the GPL in a public way and not giving these guys a free pass.
The GPL contributers tried to walk away....but they sure didn't get a free pass as Theo threw a hissy fit. I completely agree with the contention that if the authors/relicensers of the GPL code didn't comply with the one restriction of the BSD license (attributing the original author), the should get called on it. However, I find it the epitome of hypocrisy of the BSD advocates to release their code under a "do what you will" license, but turn around and cry wolf when someone takes them up on their offer.
The "resolution" above does not address any of the core issues (attribution or license conflict), rather it looks as if the GPL authors just gave the dog a bone and sent it to the shed.
I believe I made explicit mention of the one restriction here:)
I completely agree with the contention that if the authors/relicensers of the GPL code didn't comply with the one restriction of the BSD license (attributing the original author), they should get called on it.
This is a good debate to have... (Score:0, Flamebait)
I'm glad Theo de Raadt is challenging the moral superiority of the GPL in a public way and not giving these guys a free pass. He has much more credibility than say, Steve Ballmer, and so people are more willing to listen to his point
Re:This is a good debate to have... (Score:2)
The GPL contributers tried to walk away....but they sure didn't get a free pass as Theo threw a hissy fit. I completely agree with the contention that if the authors/relicensers of the GPL code didn't comply with the one restriction of the BSD license (attributing the original author), the should get called on it. However, I find it the epitome of hypocrisy of the BSD advocates to release their code under a "do what you will" license, but turn around and cry wolf when someone takes them up on their offer.
The "resolution" above does not address any of the core issues (attribution or license conflict), rather it looks as if the GPL authors just gave the dog a bone and sent it to the shed.
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