Sun's Linux killer shows promise (Register)

Sun's Linux killer shows promise (Register)

Posted Aug 18, 2005 4:10 UTC (Thu) by rqosa (guest, #24136)
In reply to: Sun's Linux killer shows promise (Register) by neoprene
Parent article: Sun's Linux killer shows promise (Register)

> Ownership of GPL code is certain, it cannnot be taken away from you.

Ownership of CDDL code is certain, it cannnot be taken away from you.

> why would any current GPL user accept bondage?

While I agree that the GPL is better, the CDDL isn't "bondage" by any means; it's a "weak copyleft" somewhat like the LGPL. See http://www.opensolaris.org/os/licensing/opensolaris_license/:

3.1. Availability of Source Code.

Any Covered Software that You distribute or otherwise make available in Executable form must also be made available in Source Code form and that Source Code form must be distributed only under the terms of this License. ...

But also:

3.6. Larger Works.

You may create a Larger Work by combining Covered Software with other code not governed by the terms of this License and distribute the Larger Work as a single product. ...

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