[OSM-legal-talk] PD vs SA: The eternal battle

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On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 12:18:24AM +1200, Joseph Gentle wrote:
> > I understand this, and I find it a step backwards. But that's probably
> > just me.
> Perhaps linux could require that all applications that made system
> calls were GPL licensed too. Surely that would increase GPL adoption;
> and thus the amount of free software..?

Depending on the market situation it could be the case. Certainly given
the market linux is in, of course such a license would hinder its
adoption.

But given the market situation OSM is, I am not so sure that a very
'severe' share alike license is hindering its development.

cu bart