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Under User Pressure, SugarCRM Adopts GPLv3

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the still-a-trickle dept.

StonyandCher writes "SugarCRM is to adopt version 3 of the GNU general public license for the next release of its open-source CRM software after coming under pressure from its user community to move away from its own Sugar Public License. 'We just think it's a great license,' said John Roberts, SugarCRM CEO and co-founder. 'It's more copyleft, more liberal and less restrictive than our current license.' He added that when the beta version of Sugar Community Edition 5.0 ships within two weeks, it will be licensed under GPLv3."

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  1. one word... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...SugarCRM Adopts GPLv3...

    SWEET!

  2. Reads like an infomercial... by lilomar · · Score: 4, Funny

    'It's more copyleft, more liberal and less restrictive than our current license.' But, call within the next ten minutes, and you can get two, that's right, TWO, GPLv3 licenses for the same low-low price! Don't miss out on this special TV offer!
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  3. Re:Why V3? by TheRaven64 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Why did they choose GPL V3? Why not choose GPL V2? Because 3 is one more than 2. In fact, it's 50% more. Why go with 2, when you can have 50% more at no extra cost?
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