Python is better than free (was Re: GNU wars again)

[Markus Schaber]

Oleg Broytmann <phd at phd.pp.ru> schrub:

> On Tue, Oct 02, 2001 at 08:59:34AM -0500, Paul Miller wrote:
>> If GNU code is FREE, then I'll have to say that Python (and code
>> under BSD-style licenses) is BETTER THAN FREE. Frankly, I'm very
>> grateful to Guido for allowing Python to be used freely in commercial
>> software.
> 
>    I see your point. You use other's people work without paying them.
>    GNU
> GPL, at least, force you to pay (by publishing your code). You don't
> want to pay, and Python license makes you happy :(

I'm rather shure he pays. He publishes worthful articles here and 
contributes to Python (at the minimum, he makes python more known and 
widespread, which aquisits other supporters).

Its only that the Python copyright holders decided that their prize is 
lower than the GPLs.

I personally would prefer the basic intention of the LGPL - one can 
include my software in commercial products, but whenever he modifies my 
software, he has to publish this modifications. But the LGPL seems a 
little too complicated to express this.

mar "IANAL" kus
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