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		xmcqdpt2 11 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Grayjay Desktop App AGPL would still allow a third party to fork their code and create a commercial product out of it, which is what they are opposed to. The AGPL only requires that the host also provides their code.

globular-toast 11 months ago [–]

No, it also requires that it's licensed under the AGPL, meaning the users get free software.

xmcqdpt2 11 months ago | [–]

Right yes, provide their code licensed under AGPL, it's an important distinction, thanks.

What it doesn't ban people from doing is selling a service, which is different from their license that allows only non-commercial uses.

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