A thing to seriously tackle is how the Gnu GPL permits making a modified version and letting the public access it on a server without ever releasing its source code. The focus must really be on ending any ownership on software.
This problem necessitates the production of additional legal instruments that would allow the amalgamation of source code from certain free licenses that could well be incompatible but still fall within the free software definition. Additionally, there exists the real possibility that source code amalgamation could be allowed in one direction, but not the other. I have experienced the problem regarding the impossibility of reaching, locating or engaging the copyright holder. Orphan works are a frustration, a liability risk, and a major cause of gridlock in the market-place. Please refer to https://www.copyright.gov/orphan/reports/orphan-works2015.pdf ----- Christopher Dimech Administrator General - Naiad Informatics - Gnu Project Society has become too quick to pass judgement and declare someone Persona Non-Grata, the most extreme form of censure a country can bestow. In a new era of destructive authoritarianism, I support Richard Stallman. Times of great crisis are also times of great opportunity. I call upon you to make this struggle yours as well ! https://stallmansupport.org/ https://www.fsf.org/ https://www.gnu.org/
