Re: gEDA-dev: Rant on GPL confussion in regards to geda symbols

["John Luciani" <jluciani-at-NOSPAMgmail_dot_com>]

On 3/15/07, Stuart Brorson <sdb@cloud9.net> wrote:

> I am also mulling over DJ's points about a "use" license vs. a
> "distrbution" license.  It's a different -- and clearer -- approach
> than the FSF's exemption from the GPL.  I like it, but must decide if
> we need more legalism.  That is, what does "use" mean?  If I take all
> of DJ's footprints and sell them to Microsoft for $10,000, that's a
> "use" isn't it?  Yes, I am playing with words and meanings, but that's
> what laywers do all the time.

I like DJ's approach as well.

How about a statement of intent ---

The intent of this license is to allow for distribution of these
symbols individually or in a collection .... <insert T's & C's here >.
Usage of these
symbols, other than distribution, is unrestricted.

(* jcl *)

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