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Thoughts on Post-Open Source?
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this post was submitted on 31 Dec 2023
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What loophole? I think they're just blatantly violating it
They're still providing the code for people who buy the compiled software. And they are not restricting their ability to redistribute that code. So it's still compliant with the GPL in the letter. However, if you redistribute it, they'll refuse to service you further versions of the software.
It's clearly a loophole because they can argue "ackshyually, we didn't restrict you, we just don't want further businesses with you, see ya sucker".
Enshittification continues
Is there a court case about this already? Because that's clearly not the intention of the GPL.
I don't think that there is one yet, otherwise it would get famous. Not sure though.