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Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode)
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Eli Zaretskii |
Subject: |
Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode) |
Date: |
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:19:31 +0300 |
> From: Jambunathan K <address@hidden>
> Cc: address@hidden, address@hidden
> Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:39:43 +0530
>
> I want to go back to the 4 definitions what constitutes a Free Software.
>
> * The freedom to run the program, for any purpose (freedom 0).
>
> Yes, for this.
But only if not in Org mode or not through Emacs. That's a NO.
> * The freedom to study how the program works, and change it so it does
> your computing as you wish (freedom 1). Access to the source code is a
> precondition for this.
>
> Yes, for this.
But only if not in Org mode or not through Emacs. That's a NO.
> * The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor
> (freedom 2).
>
> Yes, for this.
But only if not in Org mode or not through Emacs. That's a NO.
> * The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others
> (freedom 3). By doing this you can give the whole community a chance
> to benefit from your changes. Access to the source code is a
> precondition for this.
>
> Yes, for this.
But only if not in Org mode or not through Emacs. That's a NO.
> >> So the changes will still continue to be shared and it won't be via
> >> Emacs.
> >
> > A.k.a. "non-free software".
>
> I not preventing Emacs from making use of it.
You prevent _users_ from exercising fundamental freedoms available
with Free Software. You software is thus non-free when distributed
under those restrictions.
> I will retain the right to my changes.
That's a non-issue; an author always retains his rights.
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), (continued)
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Bastien, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Jambunathan K, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Andreas Röhler, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Bastien, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Andreas Röhler, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Thien-Thi Nguyen, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Andreas Röhler, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Jambunathan K, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Eli Zaretskii, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Jambunathan K, 2013/04/03
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- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Eli Zaretskii, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Timur Aydin, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Jambunathan K, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Eli Zaretskii, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Jambunathan K, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Eli Zaretskii, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Jambunathan K, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Eli Zaretskii, 2013/04/03
- Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode), Jambunathan K, 2013/04/03