*That is an unacceptable risk for almost any business so GPL software doesn’t ge... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

lacker on Jan 19, 2021 | parent | context | favorite | on: Amazon: Not OK – Why we had to change Elastic lice...

That is an unacceptable risk for almost any business so GPL software doesn’t get used.

Plenty of companies use Linux... this seems like something people worried about in the 90's but have now generally accepted.

ABeeSea on Jan 19, 2021 [–]

Linux system libraries are released under Lesser GPL and/or have exemptions for linking that the general GPL does not have. I worked at $bigtechco$ and anything GPL/AGPL was expressly forbidden by the lawyers.

Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27.
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact