>> ****************************************************** >> >From http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/quick-guide-gplv3.html: >> >> Nobody should be restricted by the software they use. There are four >> freedoms that every user should have: >> the freedom to use the software for any purpose, >> the freedom to share the software with your friends and neighbors, >> the freedom to change the software to suit your needs, and >> the freedom to share the changes you make. >> When a program offers users all of these freedoms, we call it free >> software. >> ****************************************************** >> >> To me GPL itself does not meet the 3rd condtion. BSD and >> Modified BSD does. So personally I like Modified BSD license >> better than GPL. >> > > > Can you explain how the GPL does not allow you to change the software > to suit your needs? > > Regards, > Mark Simple: I need to make my changes 'closed'. Bob Ammerman RAm Systems -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist