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FSF's Opinion of the Apple Public Source License

Posted by michael on from the thumbs-down dept.

Stian Engen writes "Bradley Kuhn of the FSF does not recommend the release of new software using the Apple Public Source License (APSL) 2.0 despite its newly accuired Free Software License."

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  1. Re:Apple by Gherald · · Score: 5, Funny

    Only gays use Macs.

    Indeed, all their users are quite merry.

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  2. How am I meant to feel now? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm confused! am I meant to like apple or hate apple today? OSX is good... but the license is bad... but then the license is good... now the license is bad...

    I can't help feeling the Apple license over OSX is a bit better than the SCO license over Linux :)

    (yes. it was a joke)

  3. Re:Let's get down to brass tacks here. by commodoresloat · · Score: 3, Funny
    Apple is a commercial software/hardware company.

    You mean, they're not the last bulwark against the brutal tyranny of OS imperialism? Then why were they throwing that hammer at that TV???!!

  4. Re:And?!? by lewp · · Score: 3, Funny

    Well, I can't speak for everyone, but I know I'd prefer it if they gave their hardware away for free.

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  5. Re:Circular reasoning by ceejayoz · · Score: 3, Funny

    So, basically, it's incompatible with the GPL because it's incompatible with the GPL.

    What do you expect when the G in GNU stands for GNU? :-p

  6. Re:Waa Waa Waa Waa by OS24Ever · · Score: 3, Funny

    You're right, he helped make computers a household item, and flooded the market with jobs. what a commie bastard.

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