On 09/08/2010, Joseph Abdi <[email protected]> wrote: > Tim, > > It's because 90% of the list members have not faced copy-right issues .. > Also, since almost 90% of our website materials in Uganda don't use > original materials one does not > yet see the need or importance of copy-right ... > > And again, remember this is a LUG list (Open-Source) where FREE, COPY, > RE-USE > is Legal ...with the OS mentality and mind-set, you can hardly have support > or understanding of it here ..
No no no no. Open source is only about free re-use if you keep within the narrow confines of the license that the software is issued under, for example the GPL. It in no way condones the abuse of copyright. Copyright is at the very heart of the GPL. Anyone on this list who is using a kernel more recent than 2.6.13 is using some of my copyrighted code which I allow them to do providing they stick to the letter of the license that the code is released under (GPL v2.0). Every open source developer, and those who benefit from the use of open source should be active in the protection of the rights of copyright holders. I have spoken at LUG meetings around the world, and never before found a group who consider that copyright holders rights should be abused. You clearly believe the rest of the world will throw off its fluffiness and join Uganda in this. Trust me you will be disappointed. > -- WebERP Africa Ltd +447710427049 +256752963327 +255784602561 www.weberpafrica.com _______________________________________________ LUG mailing list [email protected] http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug LUG is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ---------------------------------------
