[pp.int.general] 3-step usage rights / forced licensing model

[Pasi Palmulehto]

> > There was no forcing to release the source code. If they don't want to,
> > they simply don't. They won't get creator protection for 25 years but why
> > would they even need it if they are anyways giving the software free?
> 
> Hey, that would be great for those, who want to use Microsoft Windows
> without paying... Since it is closed source software, it would not be
> protected by any rights. Companies could save a lot of money this way...
> :)
> 
> Christian

Would companies afford that MS would deny any security updates from
them? MS would be stupid if it would let ppl download them just like
that. They could also limit connecting to driver database, lie msn...I
don't even dare to say it all.

To put it simple...technical restrictions could still be used instead of
license.


-- 
Pasi "Scoffa" Palmulehto
Leader of Finnish Pirate Party