Why it was used GNU GPL V3 license? Its a nightmare license for anyone who want to do business.

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Why it was used GNU GPL V3 license? Its a nightmare license for anyone who want to do business. #280

Closed GoogleCodeExporter closed 9 years ago

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago

License GNU GPL v3

> What does the License Means?
> If we use doubango, in our server do can we sell service to our customers? Or 
it will violate license?

> Without customizing source code of doubango, can we still use it as our 
closed source application???

Why it was used GNU GPL V3 license? Its a nightmare license for anyone who want 
to do business. Will the license terms can be changed to something which gives 
more freedom?

Original issue reported on code.google.com by shamun.toha@gmail.com on 15 Jun 2013 at 7:59

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago

We know what GPL means.
No one force you to use Doubango in your server. If GPL is a problem, just use 
another product.
The license terms will not change.

Original comment by boss...@yahoo.fr on 15 Jun 2013 at 12:06

Changed state: Invalid

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago

That means, use GPL to invite developers for contribution. But when same 
developer need to do business for his own. GPL kick us out? I never liked this 
GPL its like virus, invite developers to contribute free, and same developer 
when want to take it away then it violates license.

GPL is a license to make contributors fool. If its a honest open-source project 
it should be another License. Cause it gives stress for contributors.

Original comment by shamun.toha@gmail.com on 15 Jun 2013 at 7:02