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Upload the code to github.com. Use a permissive license like 2-clause BSD or MIT, or even better make it public domain. You can add compiled binaries using releases: https://github.com/blog/1547-release-your-software
Upload the code to github.com. Use a permissive license like 2-clause BSD or MIT, or even better make it public domain. You can add compiled binaries using releases: https://github.com/blog/1547-release-your-software
Warning: using a permissive license like BSD or MIT will make certain people hate you. I was a bit shocked to discover this.
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These "discussions" happen all the time, so I have no idea which one you're referring to, but the only reason anyone on the GPL side "gets mad" is because those on the BSD side whine childishly whenever someone puts something under the GPL.
As opposed to GPL & Toejam afficianados alike, who basically claim any license except GPL3 is the work of the devil, because I, a developer, dare to give someone other downstream developer, the choice to distribute derivative works how they see fit. GPL perponents always claim its about "freedom". But it's one specific type of freedom, to the exclusion of all others.
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These "discussions" happen all the time, so I have no idea which one you're referring to, but the only reason anyone on the GPL side "gets mad" is because those on the BSD side whine childishly whenever someone puts something under the GPL.
As opposed to GPL & Toejam afficianados alike, who basically claim any license except GPL3 is the work of the devil, because I, a developer, dare to give someone other downstream developer, the choice to distribute derivative works how they see fit. GPL perponents always claim its about "freedom". But it's one specific type of freedom, to the exclusion of all others.
BSD-like licenses emphasize the rights of downstream developers (and repackagers) at the expense of the freedoms of their users. A Cisco user has no access to all the originally BSD-licensed software inside their routers.
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As opposed to GPL & Toejam afficianados alike, who basically claim any license except GPL3 is the work of the devil, because I, a developer, dare to give someone other downstream developer, the choice to distribute derivative works how they see fit. GPL perponents always claim its about "freedom". But it's one specific type of freedom, to the exclusion of all others.
Actually, at the moment, it's about the freedom of the developer of software to choose the license their code is offered under. GPL advocates make arguments for use of GPL. BSD advocates, as you've just demonstrated, prefer ad hominem attacks on RMS when they don't get what they selfishly feel entitled to.
except, according to RMS and his fans, any choice but GPL is "wrong".
Earlier quoted context omitted.
As opposed to GPL & Toejam afficianados alike, who basically claim any license except GPL3 is the work of the devil, because I, a developer, dare to give someone other downstream developer, the choice to distribute derivative works how they see fit. GPL perponents always claim its about "freedom". But it's one specific type of freedom, to the exclusion of all others.
GPL-like licenses are designed to protect the freedoms of users at the expense of the freedoms downstream developers (or repackagers) would prefer to have. A Red Hat customer always gets full source code for all the GPL'ed software Red Hat sells them. BSD-like licenses emphasize the rights of downstream developers (and repackagers) at the expense of the freedoms of their users. A Cisco user has no access to all the o…
If there's any effort involved in turning the source code into a runnable app I suggest:
- Open-sourcing it, perhaps using the GPL.
- Selling pre-compiled binaries via gumroad
Upload the code to github.com. Use a permissive license like 2-clause BSD or MIT, or even better make it public domain. You can add compiled binaries using releases: https://github.com/blog/1547-release-your-software
Warning: using a permissive license like BSD or MIT will make certain people hate you. I was a bit shocked to discover this.