Re: License Choice

randyhyde@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> The best solution, of course, is "public domain". Make it totally free
> for everyone. So what if someone takes your code and makes it
> proprietary? It's not like your original work still isn't free and in
> the public domain.
> Cheers,
> Randy Hyde

The problem with public domain is it allows code meant for free use to
be encumbered by severe EULAs. The GPL explicitely states that use is
not restricted. I'm not saying the license is perfect, only that it and
the LGPL are the best choices if you want both users and developers to
not be charged to use your work.

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