I can't see anything on their webpage that indicates that they have a strange interpretation of the GPL v3.

I get the impression that they believe merely using ext JS on a public website is distribution. I would agree with that. Therefore, if you modify the code, and then distribute it, you have to release under GPL v3 to be "legal". I don't see anything wrong with that.

You don't have to modify the code, and therefore, you don't have any obligations.

In either case, you don't have to worry about the source code requirement, because the source code is being downloaded by the browser anyway.

Regarding server side code, that's different. You aren't distributing the code, you are merely presenting the results of the code. I understand that in the USA and Australia at least, that it is not possible to copy right the output of a program (at least not in general cases).

So, you can take WordPress (which is released under the GPL), and modify it all you want, and so long as your modifications stay on your server, you have no worries.

This "hole" in the GPL coverage is "closed" by the AGPL, which mandates that if you modify the code, and use it, then you have to offer a link to download the changed source code to anyone who accesses the program over a network. (Or something like that anyway, see section 13.)

The question of which is more appropriate, depends on who you consider the "user" to be, the public, or the web master.

1. What copyrights have been infringed?
I recall reading about people getting letters for merely the filename of a file being shared, even (in at least on case that I can recall), when the file was just a few bytes and could not have been the movie alleged to have been shared.

2. Who dun it?
The person at the other end of the IP address of course!

Anyway, I would suggest, based on the limited amount of material provided, that you find out (if possible), who/what was using the IP address and have a stern talking to the individual concerned.

And then block all ports that aren't HTTP/S, FTP and SSH. That should clear up most of your file sharing "problems".

I've seen it written that IRC is just multiplayer notepad before...

But anyway, Google Writer does this, Abiword is a non-web app freely available on all major platforms, and has a Collaboration plugin (never used it personally).

Oh, and this one still requires you to use their server... That rules it out for most use cases I can think of in a commercial setting.

Interestingly, they say on their FAQ
"One thing that Google Docs does not do is real-time collaborative text editing." Actually, yes it does...
"Google Docs are cumbersome to share with other people. It requires sending an email, and all collaborators must have a Google Docs account. With EtherPad, you just copy and paste a link, no emails or accounts required."
Wrong on the first point (you can just copy and paste the link, or just see it through your list of files).

Score, 4/10, interesting sorta, but actually rather boring. Give us the code, let us host it locally, force user accounts if desired.

Otherwise, not interested.

Everything it can do can already be done using some other tool.

Notice the original anon c didn't say anything about legality or illegality?

They talked only about freedom. Freedom and legality are two different and distinct concepts.

Personally I don't give a shit if copying something that is under copyright is illegal or not. It is about freedom really.

The freedom to copy is quite distinct from the fact being illegal or not.

The trouble is, I have to get to a job interview. I have a client coming around right now with the cash. Can you do me a favour? I'll split the proceeds of the sale with you, but because I have to go, I'll grab my share now. That fine with you?

Cool.

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I was trying to think of something serious to say, but honestly, I couldn't. I even read the first article and loaded up the video and second article. I guess I could make a random attack on capitalism as an economic system, but that would probably be unsubstantiated, so I won't.