A number of open-source organizations say that if this act becomes law, it will do damage to open-source, both in Europe and globally.
A number of open-source organizations say that if this act becomes law, it will do damage to open-source, both in Europe and globally.
“You can’t use my software if you’re in the EU.”
There. Maybe if they fuck around and find out that the bulk of server software relies on open source software made by volunteers, they’ll get their head out of their ass.
The problem with that (which I would absolutely support if they want to pull nonsense like this) is that you’re already under licenses that preclude that for everything already existing. It’s not a real option.
I think I’m going to buy some shares of VPN software companies…
I agree, power to regulate should be given to knowledgeable people who understand what they are ruling about. At least proprietary software using open source libraries and frameworks (released unfer LGPL or Apache or MIT licenses) is not affected and can continue to sponsor FOSS development so this is not the end at all. What I said is that maybe communities will find a way to continue operating however.