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Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 18:22:14 -0400
From: Jeff Garzik <garzik@havoc.gtf.org>
To: Larry McVoy <lm@work.bitmover.com>, linux-kernel@vger.kernel.org
Subject: Re: [OFF TOPIC] BK license change
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On Mon, Apr 22, 2002 at 02:35:27PM -0700, 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
>     b) buy closed use seats, or
>     c) cease to use the product.

A (IMO -- feel free to debunk me :)) troublesome point is dead software.

What do I do if I start a project under BK, code on it for three months,
and abandon the project / slack off / have the manager kill it.

Are they still obligated to make the software public?

	Jeff



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