Author: Robert Hyatt
Date: 13:19:04 08/28/01
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On August 28, 2001 at 15:14:59, Gian-Carlo Pascutto wrote: >On August 28, 2001 at 15:04:26, Robert Hyatt wrote: > >>This is to solve an ICCA problem. > >Solving a problem or not, it is an additional restriction >that already makes it fundamentally incompatible with the >GPL. I don't think the exclusion on using it in tournaments is at odds with the GPL, which doesn't address this at all. With that in the source, and with the ICCA's rules on clones, it closes the door from both ends. > >>This is normal for GPL. Except for the two exceptions noted here, I don't >>think there is much difference, conceptually. The source is distributed, >>it is copyrighted by the author, etc... > >Right. Perhaps the concepts are alike, but that sure doesn't >mean they are the same or even compatible. > >>>* Any changes made to this software must also be made public to comply with * >>>* the original intent of this software distribution project. These * >>>* restrictions apply whether the distribution is being done for free or as * >>>* part or all of a commercial product. The author retains sole ownership * >>>* and copyright on this program except for 'personal use' explained below. * >>>* * >> >>The above is the main difference. > > >In the GPL, there is no need to make changes public _unless_ >you distribute the program. I'm not sure that is what you intend >here or not. > >-- >GCP No. I want all changes to be public along with the original source that I distribute. That is _the_ point of that provision. I consider it unacceptable for someone to take the source, modify it in some way to improve it, and then say "those changes are _mine_" when the original source was not theirs.
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