b2
01.08.01
“For the moment I don't really care if
you use parts of my code or not, as
long as you give me credits for it. [...] b2
isn't released under the GPL yet.”
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b2
06.10.01
“he's using MY design + MY news script
and not even linking it.”
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“why are copyright infringers so keen on
putting a big ass COPYRIGHT section on
sites/things they just copied ? This defies
common sense...”
b2
19.10.01
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“I guess this makes a b2 license for now.”
b2
19.10.01
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“from now on b2 will be released under
the GPL.”
b2
03.02.02
b2 0.6 pre-release
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b2 is Free Software
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b2 is Free Software
(free as in freedom, not as in beer)
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WordPress is Free Software
(free as in freedom, not as in beer)
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the end of the story?
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Moveable type 3.0
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Freedom 0
the freedom to run the program,
for any purpose
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Freedom 0
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Freedom 3
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ZOMG!
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ZOMG!
people can give my stuff away for free!
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ZOMG!
how can I do client work?
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ZOMG!
it’s impossible to run a successful business!
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don’t take my word for it...
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“Going GPL didn’t change anything
about our business.”
Adii Pienaar
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“we got a lot of flack when we
forked Jigoshop to create
WooCommerce”
Adii Pienaar
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“The GPL gave us the opportunity
to contribute to WordPress core,
which is now being used by millions
of people.”
Adii Pienaar
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“It influences the general quality of
code within the WordPress
ecosystem, making all products (as
a collective) better.”
Adii Pienaar
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“It forces theme and plugin
providers to focus on the support
of their code as the primary way
of building a sustainable business.”
Adii Pienaar
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“It’s not about money; it’s about freedom.”
Mark Pilgrim