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The Pacer EditionCMS
WebBird:
Please see the header of each file:
Module developed for the Open Source Content Management System WebsiteBaker (http://WebsiteBaker.org)
Copyright (C) 2008, Bianka Martinovic
mickpage:
I am no expert but having had a quick look at the GPL as far as I know there is nothing wrong with saying what your software was develeoped for but there are statements such as:
"modified versions you distribute must be licensed to all third parties under the GPL. “All third parties” means absolutely everyone. It means they have a license from you, under the GPL, for your version. "
That's what GPL is all about - anyone and everyone, regardless of whether you like it or not, can do what they like with your software - providing they keep your copyright intact and keep it licensed under GPL.
If you want to restrict the use of your software then GPL isn't the licence to use.
Perhaps a legal expert can assist.
WebBird:
I didn't want to start a legal discussion. I just asked to remove my module from the bundle. I think that's legitimate.
If the people who created this fork would like to get help and assistance from this community, they should meet this request. Without discussing licenses.
Argos:
I'm afraid they have full right to use and distribute the module if you have published it under GPL... But they have to do that under GPL as well.
You can request anything, but it's up to them to comply with your request or not.
Personally I don't like the way these guys act. It would have been better to discuss their intentions with the community and WB developers, and ask cooperation from core and module developers. But legally I think they have the right to do what they do.
mr-fan:
they also took the "WebsiteBaker Portable" Logo without asking me or the designer (stefek) of this Logo!
i will add CC 3.0 for Text&Graphics... to this project!
stealing graphics to irritate users is no penny!!
(just a little turning&bright it up...)
it is no good start for a fork - if they build up on 100% WB techniques - only bundle them.... :-P
if this was a joke - i go and me a "mr-fan-CMS" with the WB core and my Fav-mods.... :lol:
it shows the intent :evil: - that noone real ask for such resources!
angry regards
martin
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