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Just thought I'd mention something...

Free Software (like GPL) has the philosophy that you can USE the software for any reason. The rights are for the USER. The responsibility kicks in when you redistribute the software. It ensures that you preserve the same freedoms you received when you pass it on.

But if you restrict USING the software, it's not free software anymore.



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