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On Mon, 13 May 2024 12:25:50 -0400, Chris Ahlstrom wrote:

> Andrzej Matuch wrote this copyrighted missive and expects royalties:
> 
>> On Sun, 12 May 2024 23:36:40 +0000, Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:
>>
>>> On 12 May 2024 00:34:11 GMT, Andrzej Matuch wrote:
>>> 
>>>> It is technically possible to keep ownership of the software and make
>>>> a profit with it, but it is rather difficult the moment you slap the
>>>> GPL on the code.
>>> 
>>> Tell that to the companies making a big business of Linux.
>>
>> Name them, and explain how it is the _software_ that is making them
>> money,
>> and not the _support_ for that software.
> 
>     Red Hat (on wikipedia):
>    
>     "They produce open-source code so that more programmers can make
>     adaptations and improvements. Red Hat sells subscriptions for the
>     support,
>     training, and integration services that help customers in using
>     their open-source software products."
> 
> Though frankly, what is the difference if you sell your software or if
> you bundle software and provide support for that bundle?

The latter is a subscription, much like what the zealots are complaining 
about Windows software doing. Sure, the software will still be yours, but 
you won't get the support you need to figure out how to use it.

< snip Chris proving my point >