AGPLv3§74 Empowers Users to Thwart Badgeware Like OnlyOffice
This article discusses a current-headlines situation regarding Affero General Public License, version 3, Section 3, paragraph 4 (AGPLv3§7¶4.).
I begin however with an explanation of the problem that clause sought to solve and how the clause works.
This may seem an estoric license issue, but in fact this issue regularly impacts users today —
particularly with the advent of “badgeware” (software that allows redistribution but
includes annoying advertising that cannot be removed). Hopefully, this
explanation helps readers understand the importance of the issue and gain vigilance when
reviewing potential “further restrictions” placed on their copylefted software.
I begin however with an explanation of the problem that clause sought to solve and how the clause works.
This may seem an estoric license issue, but in fact this issue regularly impacts users today —
particularly with the advent of “badgeware” (software that allows redistribution but
includes annoying advertising that cannot be removed). Hopefully, this
explanation helps readers understand the importance of the issue and gain vigilance when
reviewing potential “further restrictions” placed on their copylefted software.
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