Does it make sense for software to have a GNU licence and a statement of "Copyright Person A, all rights reserved"? I feel like those two things are in conflict with each other? @MozOpenLeaders? @SoftwareSaved #collabw18
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Yes, they are. The first part "Copyright Person A" at least makes sense in _some_ way, but "all rights reserved" is just false given the GNU licence.
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Replying to @o_guest @kirstie_j and
I mention it in a different thread, but “all rights reserved” still applies. As the author, you still retain all rights even under GNU. GNU is a license for _other people_, your own rights are not impacted. (Except enforcement against individuals in compliance with GNU rules.)
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Replying to @DailyPedantry @kirstie_j and
Interesting. I didn't know that. Thanks.
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@npch. So I'm now confused, is what we said wrong then? It certainly feels weird to say all rights reserved when it's open to me. Hmm.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @o_guest @kirstie_j and
“reserved” is most of the key here. Namely, that the GNU license cannot be used to restrict an individuals own rights with respect to their code. Basically, it is open to you only under license. Break the GPL, lose your right to access/use.
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Got you. Thanks!
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