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Originally posted by Unregistered
[b]> your CPU is also contributing to the growth of Gnutella and the freedom to share information. And isn't that what it's all about?
And we can do that without the negative effects greed causes on the network. I want to know that my files and CPU cycles are only going to support ad free clients and not "the wealth of those who would manipulate the Gnutella network for their self-benefit", that's my choice and made possible by this software. |
That is your choice, you're right. I'm merely suggesting that it's the wrong one. What it all boils down to is that by participating in the OpenSource p2p, you are hurting users' ability to share files. That fact is fairly clear, I'm sure.
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> How do they spam, spy, and use you? You use Gnucleus, am I right in presuming this?
They use us as support for their users, and thus we are supporting their spam. I don't support spyware or spammers. You should read some older threads about spyware, adware and so on. |
You didn't answer my first two questions. And again, they "use" you in a very indirect manner.
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> My strongest argument on this topic is on the definition of OpenSource.
The GPL license doesn't allow a author to restrict what user "type" uses open source programs, like business vs. personal use. It also makes sure the source code is open to all to modify.
I don't think it applies to what we are talking about. |
I wasn't discussing the politics of the license restrictions at all. What I wanted to make perfectly clear is that the OpenSource p2p Network's existence is contrary to the recognized standards of the OpenSource movement. I'm talking about whether or not you can apply a tag like "OpenSource" to a project such as this. For those just tuning in, those definitions can be found at
http://www.opensource.org/docs/definition.html.
