Lawson English wrote: > For a real life use case, the realxtend developers are currently > debating whether or not it is worth their while to continue to add more > support to SL rather than just go with OpenSim-only. > >
If any viewer is under GPL terms, rather it is derived or not, it probably won't comply with the TOS if the TOS mandates DRM. Software that runs on hardware that enforces DRM is not different than software that connects to a service that enforces DRM. Obviously, basic login credentials aren't being seen as DRM, yet MAC address, channels, and other means to enforce control of the client software, especially through TOS policy, is DRM. All those discussion's we've had on this list about "signed-off" scripts and programs, even encrypted, have had their rug pulled. Even Microsoft's one-click programs are affected. I wouldn't say LL backpedaled on the GPL, yet I will say the DRM movement is highly questionable. I can understand why realxtend would want to not continue support for SL with such cloud of questions. This would have been prevented if... you know, there is a big elephant in the room. _______________________________________________ Policies and (un)subscribe information available here: http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/OpenSource-Dev Please read the policies before posting to keep unmoderated posting privileges
