__/ [ TheLetterK ] on Wednesday 28 June 2006 00:00 \__
> On Tue, 27 Jun 2006 23:49:04 +0100, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>
>> A GPL requirement could have a chilling effect on derivative distros
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | Many derivative distributions, then, seem to be on their own in a
>> | difficult situation where good intentions and creativity count for
>> | nothing beside the letter of the law.
>> `----
>>
>> http://software.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=06/06/23/1728205&from=rss
>
> I'm all for open source software--but I'm strongly opposed to the FSF
> going after good faith violations like this.
I suppose you could project the same view in relation to that XGL Live CD. It
received plenty of criticism, but it serves as a good 'recruitment tool'
nonetheless. It is also built and maintained for no profit, as far as I can
tell.
Best wishes,
Roy
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