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I’m really glad there’s at least one person (you!) who immediately wants to use my writing for the greater good! It shows me I made the right decision to uncopyright my content.

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Ah yeah, the perfect solution . Reminds me of this webcomic I read (can’t find the link). One of the geeks builds the ultimate computer, quoting all the latest and greatest technical stats, then says “Every geek will agree this is the ultimate computer.”

And his friend goes “Are you using vi or emacs?”

:p

@Navanax:

I think the WTFPL is mainly for information. If you want to use it for software, I hear you can add a “no warranty” clause though.

I honestly don’t know much about GPL, because I’m not a programmer. So I’ll leave that up to you

It’s a sad reality that the system works against us when we are trying to produce content for everyone to benefit and build on.

The Creative Commons license has always seemed inadequate for my purposes. (I build software and produce blog content). I currently use and recommend the GPL v3. It’s a bit complicated but has stood up in court repeatedly. It is used by Debian and others. (This contradicts what is stated on the WTF link up top but I just installed “Lenny” and they pointed me to GPL v3).

You can find it here: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/quick-guide-gplv3.html

I think you can sum up this license as: “Do whatever you want, but don’t come crying to me if it blows up in your face.”

That said the WTF-PL does have the benefit of simplicity and attitude. If it stands up I will switch over.

Cheers, @navanax

Though not currently using Linux due to certain application requirements for web design, I have in the past and am always looking for the perfect solution. I’m a big fan of community and sharing. A big part of “being green and simple” is about community and open source.

You cease to amaze me with the timing. Just yesterday I was speaking with one of my good friends about our belief in Creative Commons and the creation of open source. I am reviewing how to implement a sustainable plan for my websites. Any insights would be welcome. Thanks again for the timing of your postings and kudos on your way of thinking.

regards,

simply stephen

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Cheers

@Jorel:

Hey, nice list! I never realized that the World Wide Web idea/protocol/thingy was uncopyrighted too. Notable works indeed

You may also be interested in this list of notable works whose copyrights were waived by its creator

http://setfree.dyndns.info/

Also, great blog. You’ve made a subscriber out of me. Keep up the good work!