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[–] diaphragmwp@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Okay, imagine Linux. But (most of) the whole thing developed at once rather than just the kernel and tools separately.

AND:

  • GNU licenses: companies use code and contribute because it may help
  • BSD licenses: companies that use code shouldn't contribute because it sucks