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Richard Bos wrote:
> John Colagioia <JColagioia@csi.com> wrote:
[...]
>> The GPL, by contrast, basically says that "anyone following the FSF
>>rules can treat the software, and its source code, as if it were in
>>the Public Domain."
> Erm, no. If it were in the PD, I could distribute it without source.

Except that would violate the FSF rules, so you can't do that and
still be covered under the license.

[...]
>>Improved in what way?
> Well, it could be made more explicit, for one. It isn't a proper license
> IF IT DOESN'T CONTAIN A WHOLE PAGE OR SO OF LEGAL BOILERPLATE ALL IN
> IRRITATING FSCKING CAPITALS. Bonus points if the capitals are set in 4
> pts. Times Condensed <g>.

Wise-ass.

I knew there was a reason I liked your posts...

