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From: Daniel Phillips <phillips@bonn-fries.net>
To: Larry McVoy <lm@bitmover.com>, linux-kernel@vger.kernel.org
Subject: Re: [OFF TOPIC] BK license change
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 00:14:44 +0200
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On Monday 22 April 2002 23:35, Larry McVoy wrote:
> So that leaves a more selective approach.  We can add a clause that says
> we reserve the right to insist you either
> 
>     a) maintain your changes in public within 90 days of making them, or

That's going beyond what the gpl requires.  Nobody needs to share their
changes unless they distribute the binaries.

>     b) buy closed use seats, or
>     c) cease to use the product.
> 
> and then apply it to the abusers of the system.  I understand this is 
> still a scary thing in that there is no guarentee that we won't knock 
> on your door, but the reality is that people always find ways to 
> avoid the intent of licenses and we need some recourse.  At least this
> way doesn't force this upon everyone, you have to exhibit some bad
> behaviour in order for us to notice.
> 
> If you have a better idea on how to shut down the abusers without scaring
> the legit users, I'm all ears.

No need to play mall cop.

-- 
Daniel
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