are agpl3 and gpl3 compatible and can (a)gpl3 use mit / bsd / apache code but mit / bsd / apache cant use (a)gpl3 code? (lemmy.ml)

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[-] mozz@mbin.grits.dev 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Yeah, no particular reason. Either it was already licensed GPL3 with multiple authors and not enough reason to "upgrade" to justify the difficulty that entails of consulting with everyone, or it's a type of software where there's basically no difference, or they're just not aware of it.

[-] eatham@aussie.zone 1 points 10 months ago

Thanks.

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