Author: Gian-Carlo Pascutto
Date: 12:15:05 03/21/00
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On March 21, 2000 at 14:24:40, Dan Homan wrote: >I agree with the other posters on this issue. > >However, there is another issue for you to consider. By starting >your project from a GPL program, your modified version is also GPL. This >means that if you ever give your version away (or sell it) to >the public, you must make the source code of your version available >to the public. What I personally think is 'incorrect' about the GPL in this case is that it does not prevent me from using the modified program to play in tournaments for example. I'm pretty sure most original authors won't like that idea... >I think some people just ignore this fact when they start their project >from GNUchess, EXchess, or whatever (crafty is not GPL, but it's license is >similar). If they don't intend to ever release their version or if they do >intend to release the source changes, then no problem, but a person's >feelings/intentions might change after they have put a lot of work into the >project. If you think that you might ever want to release your version >but keep the source code private, don't start with a GPL program. Excellent point. What I've been wanting to ask for some time now, but didn't dare to: What gives Dr. Ulrich Tuercke the right to withold the sources to Comet ? -- GCP
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