Re: [webmin-l] Virtualmin Professional license

[Joe C. <jo...@sw...>]

Nathan Kurz wrote:

>  Is the developer of a GPL-covered program bound by the GPL? Could the
>  developer's actions ever be a violation of the GPL?
> 
>     Strictly speaking, the GPL is a license from the developer for
>     others to use, distribute and change the program. The developer
>     itself is not bound by it, so no matter what the developer does,
>     this is not a "violation" of the GPL.
> 
>     However, if the developer does something that would violate the
>     GPL if done by someone else, the developer will surely lose moral
>     standing in the community. 
> 
> This agrees with my interpretation and with Joe's (ownership caveats
> aside), but unless I'm misinterpreting you I think it contradicts what
> you are saying.  Am I somehow misinterpreting what you are saying?

Thanks for digging this up Nate.  Exactly what we all needed to see 
(even Barry, perhaps, will believe it coming straight from the horses 
mouth).

So, I'm losing moral standing in the community.  I reckon my moral 
standing can take a down-tick without it hurting my self esteem too 
much.  But, if anyone disparages Jamie's moral standing in any 
community, I'll fight 'em.  Fisticuffs, mano y mano, the ol' sweet 
science, anytime, anyplace.  Jamie is beyond reproach.  I aint kiddin'. 
  Y'all know I'm from Texas, right?  ;-)

Regards,
Joe