[LAD] [OT] LinuxSampler and GPL - some clarifications

[porl sheean]

On 27/01/2008, Mlf Conv <mlf.conv at gmail.com> wrote:
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> So LinuxSampler is basically a pure GPLed computer program.
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> Marek
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> i'm not trying to add fuel to the fire or anything, but if this is the
case, and the gpl protects against the sort of thing they are worried about
anyway, why go through all the hassle of adding the clause that has
obviously (whether deserved or not) caused so much controversy? wouldn't it
be better to simply have a faq item stating that the gpl prohibits this
behaviour anyway?

i hope this comes across right without upsetting anyone, as it is obviously
a delicate topic, and i am just trying to understand it better myself, not
cause more issues :)

porl
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