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WhatsApp's interoperability agreement doesn't allow GNU (A|L)GPL licenses
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this post was submitted on 07 Mar 2024
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What is that bs? So they only interoperate with closed source, for profit services or what? I hope the EU rips them a new one.
The EU has done a wonderful job by making the DSA which went into effect yesterday. My personal favorite is up to 10% of global revenue per transgression and 20% for repeat offenses.
@haui_lemmy @helenslunch The EU generally has the right idea but is often pretty bad at writing « ironclad » laws. I’m pretty sure most of the people writing these texts have very little experience in tech, and they tend to leave gaping holes that big tech companies are quick to exploit.
Still, in general, they’re doing a solid job at curbing the power and abuses of these companies. It just takes longer than it should to patch the holes!
I agree. Feel free to write a letter to your representative and either offer help with it or tell them how to do it. Be the change you want to see. :)