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Revising the GPL
Exstatica writes "Finally, an update to that slightly outdated GPL (General Public License). This story discusses a few changes that the new GPL will include. Will the new GPL draw users to it, rather then using other licenses such as Apache's License or the Netscape Public License?"
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Expecting a Brooce Peerins reply.
Into a sling unless are there? Let's Fortunately, Linux GNZAA on slashdot,
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*then* we might be willing to give your statement more creedance rather *than* assuming you're just an intellectualist-snob
BTW - I was tempted to intentionally mix up "your" and "you're" just to see if you could lay off griping about that one as well.
criticism is constructive when it provides something useful. Simply stating you're wrong is not constructive, often, it just appears arrogant.
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