How the GPL Limits Freedom
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I value my ability to contribute to the work of others far more than my ability to mandate how they use my contributions.
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Why I use the MIT License
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I don’t like the GPL, so I license my code under the GPL-compatible MIT license instead. Want to know why?
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Open Source Matters
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Trust and transparency go hand-in-hand. If you’re not transparent, how could I possibly trust you?
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Free and Open
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I write software for a living. Not something I ever expected to do for a career, but it happened and I’m fairly good at it. I also write software as a hobby. Different languages and platforms – working with a diverse set of tools makes me a better developer. I also give away most of the
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A Quick GPL Overview
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From time to time, the GPL comes up in less-than-friendly conversation regarding WordPress. Everyone has their own opinion of what the license means, and strings of “but I am not a lawyer” litter every discussion. This turns any lively discussion into a heated debate because “well this is what I think” quickly turns into “you’re
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The Dangerous Allure of the GPL
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I am a huge fan of open source development. From the developer side of things, it means there are limitless tools at my disposal for creating the next knock-your-socks off application. I can build just about anything with insanely powerful libraries of code that the big guys like Microsoft can’t touch. It’s an amazing power,