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Comment on GPL, WordPress, Thesis: What’s a Guy To Do? by Bruce Keener

Bruce Keener — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:44:57 +0000

Dave, I’ve heard of it for years, too. The discussions will stay around as long as it is an issue in peoples’ minds.

For free software, but not free speech, eh?
Kidding … I know it gets old, especially when people take the issue on with a religious fervor instead of an open mind … that is probably the part that is getting old to you (it sure is to me).

Comment on GPL, WordPress, Thesis: What’s a Guy To Do? by Dave Doolin

Dave Doolin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:34:29 +0000

Apparently, unlike the vast majority of people expounding about the issue of GPL themes, I’m the only person noting that this discussion of derivative code is *decades* old.

Literally.

And it’s been solved. Repeatedly.

For example, bison’s license was modified specifically to allow including derived code in fully proprietary products.

Another example: the conflict over libc. Linux too, the kernel is GPL, rendering everything running on linux derivative in some respect.

These were all handled appropriately to 1. keep the GPL where it does most good, 2. allow for a software ecosystem to evolve. We can’t all be WordPress core developers. Or paid linux kernel developers.

Frankly, I’m tired of reading about it, and suggest all further discussion be limited to people who have actually discussed the issue with RMS personally. Or at least people who have heard of RMS…

Comment on A Few Thoughts on The Palm Pre by Upgrading from iPhone 3G to iPhone 3GS | Adam Arnold - The Smarter CEO

Upgrading from iPhone 3G to iPhone 3GS | Adam Arnold - The Smarter CEO — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:13:07 +0000

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Comment on Insights from My 60th and Other Major Birthdays by Bruce Keener

Bruce Keener — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:52:56 +0000

Bia,
Bless your heart. I am delighted that the cancer was caught in time.

I know what you mean about being more afraid of dependence than death.

Thank you for the birthday wish! It was a nice one. I am very blessed to have so many wonderful friends.

Comment on Insights from My 60th and Other Major Birthdays by Bia Kunze

Bia Kunze — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:46:24 +0000

It was skin cancer and fortunately it was found in the begining. But every other month I go to the doctor and keep an eye on new spots.
First I was afraid, then I relaxed a bit. What scares me most is not death. Is to depend on others for a long time.

Happy 60th!