Freedom of Choice

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From: Industrial Poet
Date: Mon, 08 Jul 1991 13:30

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I've noticed a few people saying "Think about the GPL more carefully; it
provides a good alternative to other strategies for distributing software."

I think there's a very important point hidden beneath that eminently
reasonable suggestion.

I have no problem whatsoever with the GPL being an *alternative* to other
strategies.  What I object to is what I perceive to be the subtext of the GNU
manifesto -- that it should be a *replacement* for all other strategies.


mathew

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Subject: Freedom of Choice
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