Re: [HACKERS] PostgreSQL Licence: GNU/GPL

Bruce Momjian wrote:
>
> Justin Clift wrote:
> > Bruce Momjian wrote:
> > <snip>
> > >
> > > We carry a BSD license, the archetypal open-source license. While the
> > > GPL also promotes open-source, it has certain anti-closed source
> > > (proprietary) restrictions. Many PostgreSQL developers question the
> > > need for such restrictions. We like our BSD license and see no need to
> > > change it.
> >
> > Ok, how about :
> >
> > We carry a BSD license, the archetypal open-source license. While the
> > GPL has similar goals, it has questionable anti-"closed source"
> > (proprietary) restrictions. We like our BSD license and see no need to
> > change it.

I don't think calling the GPL "questionable" is anything other than
flame-bait. BUT, I do like the new "goals" wording... um... how's this
:

We carry a BSD license, the archetypal open-source license. While the
GPL has similar goals, it also has anti-"closed source" (proprietary)
restrictions. We like our BSD license and see no need to change it.

***

I find it amazing I'm even concerned about this when I should be
sleeping. :)

'nite

+ Justin

> OK, here is Justin's wording, with "goals" and "questionable" added.
>
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