[Openpilot-developers] USA software freedom infringement
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From: Tim B. <ti...@en...> - 2010-02-08 23:50:28
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As some of you may know, Sourceforge recently blocked users in some countries from downloading content from Sourceforge.net. Interestingly, I can't find any e-mails from Sourceforge informing me that this blocking was going to happen. The full story is linked below. http://sourceforge.net/blog/clarifying-sourceforgenets-denial-of-site-access- for-certain-persons-in-accordance-with-us-law/ I take the freedom of software very seriously, and I see no reason why we should pander to the US's idiocracy. OpenPilot does not constitute a Military or Strategic capability, and it is therefore perfectly reasonable that it should be available worldwide. For the moment, the CVS repository will remain on Sourceforge, but if there is any further restrictive action, I will move it to my own server and host the content myself. I have no intention to stop developing, or change the license we operate under, but I feel very strongly that if we are to develop free software, it is for the benefit of everyone, not just our best friends. You will notice that the web address in my signature has changed. I have been hosting the site for some time now, with no issues at all. You may use the direct URL (below) or access the site via sourceforge, whichever is more convenient. Cheers, Tim B. -- OpenPilot - Open-source Marine Chart Plotter Lead Developer http://openpilot.engineering.selfip.org |