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Originally Posted by fastrobot
Sigh: That doesn't make it right,or legal.
If "everyone" runs red lights, would you too?
The truth is, not everyone is in violation of GPL.
And no one will change, unless people speak up about it -- and even then it might require that the FSF sues.
If Amazon is in violation, I hope someone talks to them -- and if they remain that way, in spite of conversation -- I hope they get what they deserve.
I'm the consumer, and I support FSF with $. So -- If I got screwed by companies like Amazon over software that I helped develop, it would tick me off.
If they are only doing little things that can be worked around, it's not so bad; but when it's blatant there is a point where legal remedies are in order.
It's just a matter of time, and courts have long memories when lots of money is involved.
Hopefully, a consensus can be achieved rather than a battle. But, that's seldom the case when people obey the letter of law only when enforced by threat, and violate it's spirit continuously.
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Granted. And I do agree that we should have access to those sources.
I am merely pointing out that:
- It shouldn't really come as a surprise. There is a pre-existing trend of such companies only offering token obedience to the GPL (if that) and offering sources that are outdated and/or missing vital components -- if anything.
- Asking nicely is not likely to be very effective. Companies get asked all the time, and they have a lousy track record for answering.
- Lawsuits might help. It seems to be the only thing giant multinationals listen to.
Consensus will never be achieved -- because it contradicts the business model of said companies.
The fight between FLOSS/FSF/GPL and giant multinationals is hardly new, or news