Re:Red Hat cutting back RHEL source availability
by matheusmoreira on Thursday June 22, 2023 @11:27AM
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Yeah. Open source is a wealth transfer from developers to corporations. I've reached the conclusion that anything other than AGPLv3 means we're working against our own interests. Giving up the leverage provided by the GPL benefits only corporations.
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Re:Red Hat cutting back RHEL source availability
by fatherlinnux on Sunday June 25, 2023 @03:12AM
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I think I get the gist of your sentiment, and somewhat agree, but let me clarify.
GPL, only enforces redistribution of software you distribute, "to" the people you desteibute it to, aka customers.
Most other licenses (MIT, Apache, BSD, etc) don't require any code redistribution (though some require attribution).
GPL ~= redistribution to customers Other ~= no redistribution
Red Hat is complying with the GPL requirements even for BSD, Apache, and BSD licensed code, which I think is good.
I think a more sinister trend forming is around open core, and essentially proprietary code mixed with no code redistribution at all. This makes open core essentially closed source for all intents and purposes. Companies are using open core simply for free marketing and to drive technology adoption in the sales/marketing funnels.