Re: Copyright/Distribution questions (Emacs/Orgmode)

[Jambunathan K]

Eli Zaretskii <address@hidden> writes:
>> 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.

I have nothing against Org project bundling it.  I have nothing against
Emacs bundling it.

>> * 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.

I have nothing against Org project bundling it.  I have nothing against
Emacs bundling it.

>> * 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.

I have nothing against Org project bundling it.  I have nothing against
Emacs bundling it.

>> * 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.

I am not assigning my rights to FSF.