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GPL -> LGPL is almost always a bad move

GPL -> LGPL is almost always a bad move

Posted Feb 21, 2012 16:54 UTC (Tue) by rahulsundaram (subscriber, #21946)
In reply to: GPL -> LGPL is almost always a bad move by bronson
Parent article: VLC 2.0 released

I never said it is a problem but often it can be. For instance, some functionality is not difficult and is fairly easy but prohibited by local laws. However, fact of the matter is, the license change does allow the possibility and I was answering the OP on how one can be paid for this.


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