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

[Dave Robillard]

On Wed, 2008-01-30 at 17:05 +0000, Gordon JC Pearce wrote:
> On Wednesday 30 January 2008 16:55:19 Marek wrote:
> > Ok. How does the interpretation i have given rob you of the freedom to
> > run the code, study it, modify, distribute or make ascii art paintings
> > out of it or whatever like that?
> 
> Your interpretation robs me of the ability to use GPLed code within a 
> commercial product.  This is explicitly contrary to the terms of the GPL.

It also imposes wishes on developers who release their software under
the GPL with an understanding of the implications.

Despite what Marek says about the evils of commercial exploitation or
whatever, by licensing under the GPL developers /encourage/ commercial
use - so long as changes get contributed back to the community.

These are my wishes, and countless other developer's wishes, despite
what a certain non-developer (who ironically only exploits GPL software,
not creates it) might say.

People who want to make a CD full of free software and sell it, at a
profit, are more than welcome to do so.

Share & enjoy, as long as you share back.  Is that really so complicated
to understand?
 
-DR-