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Mike Linksvayer (mlinksva) - 9 years ago 2014-11-16 15:38:12
ml@gondwanaland.com
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@@ -4921,14 +4921,14 @@ much. The glib answer is that by releasing the whole product as Free
 
Software, it is always easy to comply with the GPL. However,
 
admittedly to the dismay of FSF, many modern and complex software
 
systems are built using both proprietary and GPL'd components that are
 
clearly and legally separate and independent works, merely aggregated
 
together on the same device.
 

	
 
However, it's sometimes is easier, quicker, and cheaper to simply to
 
improve existing GPL'd application than to start from scratch.  In
 
However, it sometimes is easier, quicker, and cheaper to simply
 
improve an existing GPL'd application than to start from scratch.  In
 
exchange for this amazing benefit, the license requires that the modifier gives
 
back to the commons that made the work easier in the first place. It is a
 
reasonable trade-off and a way to help build a better world while also
 
making a profit.
 

	
 
Note that FSF does provide services to assist companies who need
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