OpenBSD project creator Theo de Raadt detailed his concerns regarding BSD-licensed code and Dual-BSD/GPL-licensed code being re-licensed under only the GPL (as previously discussed): "Honestly, I was greatly troubled by the situation, because even people like Alan Cox were giving other Linux developers advice to... Break the law. And furthermore, there are even greater potential risks for how the various communities interact." Regarding the concern that the BSD license allows companies to steal code, Theo reflected: "GPL fans said the great problem we would face is that companies would take our BSD code, modify it, and not give back. Nope - the great problem we face is that people would wrap the GPL around our code, and lock us out in the same way that these supposed companies would lock us out."
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Member since:2006-03-12
You are mistaken in *any* belief that I am a FOSS advocate. I am simply pro-computing.
I dislike diplomacy, as *you* mean it, which involve subterfuge and lying as you do. In fact the reason for my repeated posts is because of your Diplomacy.
The bottom line is my view of your posts is that you have a personal/psychosocial problem with the FSF. Which has nothing to do with advocacy.
As you have shown no posts justifying your comments. I think you have something twisted in your mind.
I think you need to take a look at yourself.
Member since:2005-07-24
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I dislike diplomacy, as *you* mean it, which involve subterfuge and lying as you do.
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No. What I mean by "diplomacy" is seeking out a common ground with people with whom we have disagreements, and working from there.
I don't always practice diplomacy as well as I should. But I *do* try. And I sincerely believe that when I do, I get better results. And I get a more fulfilling experience back in return.
Can we agree to disagree on FSF matters? With the understanding that we can both call each other on any improprieties in the future? ;-)
Because if we can do that... perhaps we have a chance of learning from each other. And when you get down to it, isn't that the point of being here in the first place?
Edit: Hey Cyclops. I don't know if you use OSNews v4. I don't, normally. But if we transferred this to the private messaging system there, do you think it would be better? It seems a bit rude for us to continue this off-topic sub-thread here.
Edited 2007-09-03 19:05
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2005-07-24
Cyclops. I've tried to have a reasonable discussion with you. And I'm sorry to have to conclude that you are one of those overly enthusiastic advocates of the software which we both use, like, and want to promote, who actually does more harm than good through your bad advocacy techniques.
If you care about FOSS (and I know that you do) please tone it down and consider the power that diplomacy could bring to your efforts.
Edited 2007-09-03 16:52