The article's idea that you shouldn't worry about freeloaders, and just concentrate on the contributors (connect with fans and all that) is interesting. I'm not convinced one way or the other. I can certainly see the logic behind it, but I'm not sure it would work out in practice, especially with much smaller projects.
As a developer myself, I certainly appreciate simpler licences.
The concerns over large companies coming in and using the software for themselves may have some merit. Perhaps it's time to stop worrying about contributions back to the project, and just make sure that the credit goes where it's deserved? Recognition and reputation are after all separate (or should be) from copyright and legal concerns.
It is quite one-sided (for CSIRO). They don't seem to realise that even if the patent is valid, going after businesses that actually use it will harm innovation. I know CSIRO is a research facility and uses the money for more research, as the above commenter mentioned... this does seem like one case where the patent really does make sense.
Glad to hear that the clubs here know that there are alternatives. It'll probably be hard to play music that no one really knows, and not play the mainstream stuff.
Best of luck to the clubs. Any way to tell/show these crazy collection societies that they can't just do what they like.
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Interersting points all (as cofiem)
The article's idea that you shouldn't worry about freeloaders, and just concentrate on the contributors (connect with fans and all that) is interesting. I'm not convinced one way or the other. I can certainly see the logic behind it, but I'm not sure it would work out in practice, especially with much smaller projects.
As a developer myself, I certainly appreciate simpler licences.
The concerns over large companies coming in and using the software for themselves may have some merit. Perhaps it's time to stop worrying about contributions back to the project, and just make sure that the credit goes where it's deserved? Recognition and reputation are after all separate (or should be) from copyright and legal concerns.
ABC Catalyst has story on this (as cofiem)
Link: http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/2708730.htm
It is quite one-sided (for CSIRO). They don't seem to realise that even if the patent is valid, going after businesses that actually use it will harm innovation. I know CSIRO is a research facility and uses the money for more research, as the above commenter mentioned... this does seem like one case where the patent really does make sense.
Brilliant! (as cofiem)
Glad to hear that the clubs here know that there are alternatives. It'll probably be hard to play music that no one really knows, and not play the mainstream stuff.
Best of luck to the clubs. Any way to tell/show these crazy collection societies that they can't just do what they like.
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What does CD mean? certificate of deposit?
Certainly a good way to promote saving without explicitly promoting saving.