The GPL is a license that gives you rights to copy and use software that's copyrighted. It gives you feedom to use software and makes sure that the software remains free for other people to use.
RIAA/MPAA on the other hand takes away freedom by
restricting and criminally prosecuting people.
Also as someone else told before "The RIAA/MPAA are considered unreasonable because their reactions are percieved as disproportionate. Illegally uploading one music file to the internet does *not* cause hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of damage, but that's what the RIAA will sue you for. Also, none of the people the RIAA/MPAA are suing are infringing copyright for commercial gain, unlike in this case."
IMHO...It depends on what your financial position is. If you could afford it a single job with lesser stability would leave you more time for your to balance your life. You would have to dedicate some time to keep on looking for your next gig though, and of course save some for the rainy day.
Personally, I have been consulting for over 7 years and taking the risk defiantly paid of.
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The GPL is a license that gives you rights to copy and use software that's copyrighted. It gives you feedom to use software and makes sure that the software remains free for other people to use.
RIAA/MPAA on the other hand takes away freedom by restricting and criminally prosecuting people.
Also as someone else told before "The RIAA/MPAA are considered unreasonable because their reactions are percieved as disproportionate. Illegally uploading one music file to the internet does *not* cause hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of damage, but that's what the RIAA will sue you for. Also, none of the people the RIAA/MPAA are suing are infringing copyright for commercial gain, unlike in this case."
Personally, I have been consulting for over 7 years and taking the risk defiantly paid of.
Then the oracle guy walks,washes his hands, and then takes a leak. "At Oracle, we wash our hands before touching Holy Things."