The study (pdf) is pretty level-headed about the "viral nature" of the GPL-style licenses, check out this quote:
"At the contrary of some declarations, this "copyleft effect" does not touch or affect other software, or software interoperating with the GPLed software. But if you really INCLUDE
significant parts of copyleft code (e.g. GPLed components) in your software, this software must be distributed under the same license (e.g. GPL license)."
And this paragraph:
"As was said in the "copyleft" comments, the viral effect of a license like the GPL is a myth in the sense that it will not constraint a
publisher to release his software as GPL if some lines of open source code where introduced in it by accident."
The study (pdf) compare the different licenses, the pros and cons for the developer/end user. I haven't had the chance to read it all, but from what I can tell It's good reading. Great education for 'Open Source' enthusiasts.
From what I can tell from the demo images and information on www.posten.se, the user have total control over which company/govt. agency can send email (or rather web-mail). And the user can even control how the mail should be delivered (webmail / paper) based on the type of letter (invoice/advertisment/catalogue etc).
When I saw the TV commercials for it my gut feeling "spam, take cover!" too. But now when I've read the information it looks promising indeed.
I believe the webmail address isn't available from the normal internet email system, but just registred companies with accounts can send mail.
I can't say I was surprised when I saw your comment that spam is "free speech".
Granted, freedom of opinions and free speech is essential for a democratic society. But at what level may "Herbal Viagra" constitute as an opinion?
When someone stands up on a soapbox to give his hearts contents, we can choose to walk away and not listen to the crap. When the spam is in your mailbox the damage is already done.
Freedom of speech must include the freedom to not to listen or agree with the "opinion". Else it's just brain-washing propaganda.
And so what if it makes money? It doesn't make it any less annoying. It does not make it right. I'm just fed up with common decency constantly being ditched for the allmighty buck.
There's plenty of ways to make a good living without being a pest to others, and in fact you can even make people happy in the process. (What a concept, eh?)
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If you look more closely (just below the description section) there are download links for:
* iPod (MP4)
* MP3
* PSP (MP4)
* WMA
* WMV
* WMV (High)
* Zune
What would you call such a procedure?
-"Polarize the hull plating" maybe?
From what I can tell from the demo images and information on www.posten.se, the user have total control over which company/govt. agency can send email (or rather web-mail). And the user can even control how the mail should be delivered (webmail / paper) based on the type of letter (invoice/advertisment/catalogue etc).
When I saw the TV commercials for it my gut feeling "spam, take cover!" too. But now when I've read the information it looks promising indeed.
I believe the webmail address isn't available from the normal internet email system, but just registred companies with accounts can send mail.
I can't say I was surprised when I saw your comment that spam is "free speech".
Granted, freedom of opinions and free speech is essential for a democratic society. But at what level may "Herbal Viagra" constitute as an opinion?
When someone stands up on a soapbox to give his hearts contents, we can choose to walk away and not listen to the crap. When the spam is in your mailbox the damage is already done.
Freedom of speech must include the freedom to not to listen or agree with the "opinion". Else it's just brain-washing propaganda.
And so what if it makes money? It doesn't make it any less annoying. It does not make it right. I'm just fed up with common decency constantly being ditched for the allmighty buck.
There's plenty of ways to make a good living without being a pest to others, and in fact you can even make people happy in the process. (What a concept, eh?)
But really, don't you think that China *might* have some brilliant scientists of their own, out of their *big* population?
Okay, suppose they haven't done anything but stealing technology from the US, -they still need some mighty brain power to put it all together...
Do you still believe they all are stupid spying commie peasants, considering that?
So they might be slaves under a dictatorship and all that, but dumb politics does not make the entire population evil and stupid.
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