> Forget this whole KDE/Qt/GPL issue for a second and let's settle this
> Microsoft/BigGuys/Corporate issue ... I think it would be wrong for the
> free software community to start taking decisions based on what BigGuys
> inc. has to say about it ... remember the Cathedral and the Bazzar ... This
> so-called infighting is the bazzar's way of maintaining it's own self ...
> just like a body fights a disease. Chances are that when it's over the
> whole body will be stronger. I think that this is what it's all about. Of
> course it's painfull, just as fever keeps you in bed.
Nope. This is *BAD* for all of us who develop free software. I refer you
to RMS's words on this subject.
> As to who's right and who's wrong ... this isn't my question to answer ...
> but here's my 2cents anyways ... If using Qt in KDE modifies the GPL
> conditions under which the Gimp code was released then the KDE guys loose!
No, WE ALL LOSE.
> Oh and by the way ... please stop playing ego games ... it's wasting
> everyone's time!
I'm not playing ego games here. I really don't want to hear
unconstructive crap like this from you.
Cheers,
Alex.
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