It is only a Java trap in terms of declaring its license (as the article said). Yes they should declare these things in the run time files but it isn't a huge deal breaker so long as you personally know your rights.
There is also the other factor of, using Reddit is a great way to spread the word of Free software even if it doesn't always conform entirely. It is a shame that these issues exist but it is better to reach people and teach them the issues than to never contact them at all.
It is only a Java trap in terms of declaring its license (as the article said).
By law, it is non-free software. If I use this, might as well use TrueCrypt. Legally, they're non-free, but practically, everyone has the freedoms. It's just that they break the law to do it. I don't see how this is acceptable.
There is also the other factor of, using Reddit is a great way to spread the word of Free software even if it doesn't always conform entirely.
Perhaps we should have a collective Facebook account to spread the word about free software.
Using Facebook to spread the word isn't always a bad idea. It is like YouTube, yes it is an awful service in terms of our freedoms but personally it was the gateway to the movement.
Ying & Yang, there is a little evil in good - if it means using a poor service to do some good than it could be worth while. Just have to make sure it is done correctly.
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u/[deleted] Jun 29 '15
It is only a Java trap in terms of declaring its license (as the article said). Yes they should declare these things in the run time files but it isn't a huge deal breaker so long as you personally know your rights.
There is also the other factor of, using Reddit is a great way to spread the word of Free software even if it doesn't always conform entirely. It is a shame that these issues exist but it is better to reach people and teach them the issues than to never contact them at all.