>> Apache and Eclipse don't allow GPL licensed code contributions, >> because its not free enough. The restrictions are silly. Why would >> you want to cut your software off from 90% of your potential users? > > Do you have any way to substantiate the 90% claim? No, I admit, its a gut feel. But most software developers work for medium to large sized companies. And every medium to large size company I've worked at has been scared of the GPL. So I certainly don't think it's an unreasonable figure.