Jeff N0JUH wrote:
Now, there's one part of my suggestion that might be offensive to Xastir
folks. I think that a core aprslib should NOT be GPL! Open source,
yes, but released under LGPL, BSD, MIT or similar license. To make the
most of the concept, EVERYONE (even commercial developers) should use
this library as the core of their products.
I have to ask, why would we want commercial interests making a profit on
what these guys work so hard to accomplish? Shouldn't the license
prevent that, while allowing non-profit users free access? I don't know
much about licensing, but if we let corporations like microsoft or any
other of the high powered companies to wrap their mitts (No, the pun was
NOT intended, but it does work) around it, soon we will find they have
taken it away from us. Doubt what I say? Look at the history of DOS,
Windows, the mouse continuem aud nausium and draw your own conclusion.
This was really bad ideas back in the 70's and 80's. I remember when you
had to pay to use Microsoft's Web Browser. (Windows 3.02)
Let commercial users use your stuff, but make them pay for it.
I have never been against a man (read developer) making a profit, and
then being willing to share. If someone wants to give away their work,
fantastic, and I for one really appreciate the gift. Every time I use
xastir, it is like Curt, Jerry and the rest gave me a $1000 gift. I
really thank them for what they have done and what they continue to do.
But, please don't feed the bear. It will <byte> you.
--
Steve Friis/ WM5Z
These are the humble ramblings of an old phart and in no way should they
influence the actions of any intelligent and sane person.
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