Re: [msysGit] Re: [ANNOUNCE] GIT 1.5.4

Jakub Narebski [off-list ref] writes:

Luciano Rocha wrote:

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On Thu, Feb 07, 2008 at 09:53:05AM -0500, Nicolas Pitre wrote:

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On Thu, 7 Feb 2008, Luciano Rocha wrote: 

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I like and use GPL, but I won't force my users to accept the GPL in
order to use programs released under it.

What are they forced into if they indeed only want to _use_ Git?

The msys git installer forces me to accept the GNU GPL in order to
proceed.

Of course, I can use another installer, or compile my own set of
binaries. I just wanted to bring that case to attention, nothing else.

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They nevertheless must be made aware of the rules they have to follow in 
case the idea of redistributing it crosses their mind.

I don't dispute that, only that I can't continue with the install unless
I click on "I Accept" to the GNU GPL.

So, would you prefer to be presented with GNU GPL with two buttons:
"That's great" and "Oh, f**k", instead of "I Accept" and "Cancel",
both of which would allow to install msysGit? ;-ppppppp

"That's great" and "I don't mind" would probably be more appropriate.
If the installer will have one button abort, the easiest solution would
be probably to offer

"Continue" "Abort"

That shows what will happen when clicking the respective button without
insinuating legal repercussions.

-- 
David Kastrup