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

[Marek]

On Jan 27, 2008 5:50 AM, porl sheean <porl42 at gmail.com> wrote:

> On 27/01/2008, Mlf Conv <mlf.conv at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > So LinuxSampler is basically a pure GPLed computer program.
> >
> > Marek
> >
> >
> > 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
>

Yes, that's what i was suggesting, when i talked to Christian last time. Or
making an amendment to GPL which is fully GPL compatible if it feels to
vague.

Marek
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