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pdqcp@lemmy.dbzer0.com to Open Source@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 days ago

"I support it only if it's open source" should be a more common viewpoint

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"I support it only if it's open source" should be a more common viewpoint

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pdqcp@lemmy.dbzer0.com to Open Source@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 days ago
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/51038205

What are your thoughts? Any counter-counter points to the author’s response to most concerns regarding open source?

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    I see no reason not to use AGPL for all software too

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      It’s not clear that the AGPL is enforceable in lots of countries, so the GPL is safer if you don’t need the extra restrictions.

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        Interesting, this is the first time I’ve heard this. Do you have any links to read more about it?

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