Expect GPL allergies to get worse
6th Sep 2005, 22:33 GMT
I understand what Stallman is after with his comments here. I dislike the way DRM and software patents are going as well - and have said so here numerous times. However, what's the likely result of changing the GPL to penalize patented software and DRM? Expect a lot more firms to develop strong allergies to the GPL
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