Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code

[Paul Jarc]

Stefaan A Eeckels <tengo@DELETEMEecc.lu> wrote:
> Finally, why go against the stated wishes of the author
> or copyright holder? It's not that using the GPL is some
> kind of abomination that needs to be circumvented to keep
> the Universe's moral balance intact, is it?

If Alexander's view were to hold up in court, it wouldn't apply only
to GPL'ed works.  It would apply to all works - in particular, we
would be more free to make use of proprietary works (we think) we are
now.

Also, proprietary vendors might be less afraid to tie their works to
GPL'ed works, so free software could become more widespread.


paul