Comment Re:Usual disrespect for RMS (Score 1) 909
And you never ever want to be FORCED to switch your complete source repository to another system when you are not prepared for - because a mister XYZ wants to change his license at will.
Think of it like file formats: you don't want to forced to switch away from you complex Excel macros, Exchange customisations and so, only because M$ wants to change the EULA.
And another point: the clause causing all the loud noise is rightout silly. There are just a few version control systems out there - free and commercial. Most of the system are self hosted just to prove they are working. Why does he give a damn about "helping" competition with his free license when he says he has the best product. He only got bad PR, lost reputation and got not one a licensee extra because of this clause.
Pitchfork
PS: Ok, it could be a sort of PR stunt. Lots of bad PR gets a real good brand recognition. Brand recognition leads to more sales. Hmm.
Think of it like file formats: you don't want to forced to switch away from you complex Excel macros, Exchange customisations and so, only because M$ wants to change the EULA.
And another point: the clause causing all the loud noise is rightout silly. There are just a few version control systems out there - free and commercial. Most of the system are self hosted just to prove they are working. Why does he give a damn about "helping" competition with his free license when he says he has the best product. He only got bad PR, lost reputation and got not one a licensee extra because of this clause.
Pitchfork
PS: Ok, it could be a sort of PR stunt. Lots of bad PR gets a real good brand recognition. Brand recognition leads to more sales. Hmm.
