Thanks for writing about choosing a license.
I must disagree with the anti-GPL tone. First of all, the GPL is very compatible with many commercial activities. One FAQ about the GPL is whether one *must* contribute back changes made to GPLed software. That is FALSE, *unless the modified software is redistributed*. So already that is already one error in this blog entry. For a far more careful review of licenses, please consult http://www.gnu.org/licenses/licenses.html . (Yeah, I know some of you hate GNU, but if you really hated them, why not try to embarrass them by finding a flaw in their content on licensing, for example.)
One thing I like about the blog entry is the mention of a dual-license option. Imagine you developed some code that would be useful to, say, Microsoft. If you merely chose BSD, your blood, sweat, and tears are just taken. However, with GPL + proprietary, you are in the driver's seat and get the best of both worlds. The likes of Microsoft and Apple have been getting free rides for far too long! Stand up for yourselves!
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