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The subject of changing the FlightGear license to a non-commercial one comes up on a regular basis on the -devel list, typically with a wish to stop the use of FlightGear by FlightProSim etc. | The subject of changing the [[FlightGear]] license to a non-commercial one comes up on a regular basis on the -devel list, typically with a wish to stop the use of FlightGear by [[FlightProSim]] etc. | ||
This page sets out the main reasons why the core FlightGear developers do not intend to change the license, based on the views of long-time contributors to the source code expressed on the list. While individual contributors may disagree on particular points, it represents the overall view of the core contributors. | This page sets out the main reasons why the core FlightGear developers do not intend to change the license, based on the views of long-time contributors to the source code expressed on the list. While individual contributors may disagree on particular points, it represents the overall view of the core contributors. | ||
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Those wishing to propose a license change are encouraged to read this instead of posting to the -devel list. | Those wishing to propose a license change are encouraged to read this instead of posting to the -devel list. | ||
* '''Philosophically'''. The freedom to use FlightGear commercially is a key freedom provided by the GPL. Removing that freedom makes FlightGear less free, and would discourage contribution from current developers who particularly value freedom. | * '''Philosophically'''. The freedom to use FlightGear commercially is a key freedom provided by the [[GPL]]. Removing that freedom makes FlightGear less free, and would discourage contribution from current developers who particularly value freedom. | ||
* '''Commercial Contribution/Use'''. Some contributions are the direct result of commercial use of FlightGear, and some current contributors are paid for their FlightGear work, directly or indirectly. Moving to a non-commercial license would immediately impact these contributions. | * '''Commercial Contribution/Use'''. Some contributions are the direct result of commercial use of FlightGear, and some current contributors are paid for their FlightGear work, directly or indirectly. Moving to a non-commercial license would immediately impact these contributions. | ||
* '''Distribution'''. FlightGear is packaged in a number of Linux distributions. Changing to a less free license would stop it from being distributed in this way and reduce its reach. | * '''Distribution'''. FlightGear is packaged in a number of Linux distributions. Changing to a less free license would stop it from being distributed in this way and reduce its reach. |