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GNU Public License (GPL) vs. MIT: Choosing the best for Open Source

OpenSource on November 10, 2023

I've been looking into why WordPress chose the GNU Public License (GPL). I had an interesting chat with someone on DEV.to, which you can check out ...
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Samir

Great Read! 😄

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OpenSource

Inspired by you! Thanks for provoking it

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IGnatius T Foobar • Edited

The GPL is an excellent license and I use it for all of my own projects. The real problem is Richard Stallman, and it isn't because the cancel culture mafia hates him, it's because he's a far-left lunatic who adds nothing but friction and trouble to everything he touches. In fact, in my own projects, I replace the words "free software" with "open source" in my copy of the GPL, just to make sure he gets upset if he ever reads it.