license submission: qmail
David Johnson
david at usermode.org
Thu Jun 7 19:44:10 UTC 2001
On Thursday June 07 2001 06:13 pm, Matthew C. Weigel wrote:
> I submit that checks on power is not the point of open source (or free
> software), but rather the freedom from legal culpability in sharing,
> and the removal of the most onerous restrictions that prevent forking.
Very well said! Checks on power is a negative. Permission to share is a
positive. I would much rather focus on the positive. Open Source is never
having to look over your shoulder.
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David Johnson
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