Re: [gentoo-dev] GPL and Source code providing

[Mivz <mivz@alpha.spugium.net>]

Mike Doty wrote:
> Then you miss the entire point of GPL.  You "own" your code, but if you
> derive it from something that is GPL, then you must comply with the GPL.
>  The GPL exists to protect the author from what you're trying to do.
> Your statement also goes against the whole concept of free software.
> you've learned and benefited from all of our work, yet you don't want to
> contribute?  It's very selfish and childish.
> 
> If you truly feel that way, I'd recommend using something propriatory
> like microsoft, where you can license it any way you want.
> 
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> Mike Doty                      kingtaco -at- gentoo.org
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That other people don't have a 9 line counting footer and are not
official Gentoo developers does not say they are so much different from
you or stupid.
You called me selfish, childish and a M$ lover...
Well... I'm a squatter, I try to live anarchistic and I do not prejudge
people. And if I disagree... I certainly do not say things that go
straight against the subject in discussion and break the social Gentoo
rules on offending other people.
I think you ow me a apology.

Mivz
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