Don't put your software in the public domain

[Marko Rauhamaa]

Steven D'Aprano <steve at pearwood.info>:

> ... because it is extremely unlikely to work. If you actually want
> your users to be legally able to use your software without a
> commercial licence, use a recognised open licence like the MIT
> licence. Public domain dedications are on extremely shaky ground and
> give your users no protection.
>
> http://linuxmafia.com/faq/Licensing_and_Law/public-domain.html

http://www.wtfpl.net/faq/

I say, abolish the copyright from the laws altogether.


Marko