[techtalk] KDE / OpenSource

[Nicole Morissette]

On Wed, 2 Aug 2000, Caitlyn M. Martin wrote:

> > KDE is NOT free software!  GNOME/HELIX IS!
> 
> Now, if you are saying the LGPL is not "Free" as defined by Richard 
> Sta1lman, then perhaps you are correct.  The fact that I often disagree with 
> his point of view may have something to do with how I am willing to define 
> what software is commercial and what is free/Open Source.


Actually, last I heard even RMS was willing to concede that KDE and QT's
licenses were free-er than the LGPL... couldn't find the URL - but I
remeber reading it somewhere. :)