Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode)

[Eli Zaretskii]

> From: Jambunathan K <address@hidden>
> Cc: address@hidden,  address@hidden
> Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:39:43 +0530
> 
> I want to go back to the 4 definitions what constitutes a Free Software.
> 
> * The freedom to run the program, for any purpose (freedom 0).
> 
> Yes, for this.

But only if not in Org mode or not through Emacs.  That's a NO.

> * The freedom to study how the program works, and change it so it does
>   your computing as you wish (freedom 1). Access to the source code is a
>   precondition for this.
> 
> Yes, for this.

But only if not in Org mode or not through Emacs.  That's a NO.

> * The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor
>   (freedom 2).
> 
> Yes, for this.

But only if not in Org mode or not through Emacs.  That's a NO.

> * The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others
>   (freedom 3). By doing this you can give the whole community a chance
>   to benefit from your changes. Access to the source code is a
>   precondition for this.
> 
> Yes, for this.

But only if not in Org mode or not through Emacs.  That's a NO.

> >> So the changes will still continue to be shared and it won't be via
> >> Emacs.
> >
> > A.k.a. "non-free software".
> 
> I not preventing Emacs from making use of it.

You prevent _users_ from exercising fundamental freedoms available
with Free Software.  You software is thus non-free when distributed
under those restrictions.

> I will retain the right to my changes.

That's a non-issue; an author always retains his rights.