Google Reverses "Absurd" Mozilla Code Ban 201
Barence writes "Google has reversed its decision to ban projects created under the Mozilla Public License from being hosted on its Google Code site. Google banned the license in August, claiming it wanted to 'make a statement against open-source license proliferation' which it blamed for hindering the cross-pollination of code from one project to another. Chris DiBona, of Google's open source team, described its decision to ban the MPL as 'absurd,' citing the community's huge popularity." Jamie mentions that the issue was raised from the floor at OSCON at the Google Open Source Update panel, with DiBona on stage.
Re:Well, Google does have a point.. (Score:5, Funny)
To counter this problem, I have created a new type of open source license, that allows my code to be used in any other project, regardless of what license it uses*!
*Unless of course the resulting product is conceivably going to be used for commercial purposes, or by people with moustaches.
You ignorant fool (Score:5, Funny)
You know you've just blocked Jamie Hyneman from using your code?
New Type of Software (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Boycott Vibrant in-frame popups (Score:3, Funny)
I am, as of now, going to get someone to pay me a nickel for everyone who makes an annoying, smug "Ad? What ad? I use adblock/noscript" comment on slashdot.
I have $.05 right now from this program, and predict I'll be filthy rich by the time the year's out.
Re:Multi-license ! (Score:2, Funny)
I'm pretty sure you don't get an explicit waiver of liability with public domain.
Re:Boycott Vibrant in-frame popups (Score:4, Funny)
* Slashdot sues you for your nickel *
Hey, we have to make that money back somehow...
Re:You ignorant fool (Score:5, Funny)
Jamie Hyneman isn't a person with a moustache, he's a moustache with a person.
Re:You ignorant fool (Score:3, Funny)