On Sat, Nov 10, 2007 at 07:11:32PM +0100, Francesco Poli wrote: > On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:05:53 +0000 John Halton wrote: > > One problem with the HPL is that it is a modification of the GPL, > > which is prohibited by the GPL itself. > > This is not really the case. > As long as you change the license name (which was done by HPL authors), > drop the preamble (which was done, as well), and modify the > instructions-for-use accordingly (which was more or less done by HPL > authors[1]), you have permission from the FSF to create a derivative > license from the GNU GPL. > See http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/gpl-faq.html#ModifyGPL
I stand corrected. Thanks for the link. I note though that the same FAQ goes on to say: "Although we will not raise legal objections to your making a modified license in this way, we hope you will think twice and not do it. Such a modified license is almost certainly incompatible with the GNU GPL, and that incompatibility blocks useful combinations of modules. *The mere proliferation of different free software licenses is a burden in and of itself*." I think that is a good reason for holding off from seeking other solutions to the "ASP problem" (assuming we are clear as to whether there _is_ a problem, which is a different argument) until the AGPL discussions have finalised. John -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
