[wp-hackers] GPL licensing.

Scott Merrill skippy at skippy.net
Sun Jul 4 19:24:27 UTC 2004


Alex said:
>should != must

Carthik replied:
 > Should ==  2. To be obliged; must.
 > http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=should
 > Also,
 > http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=should&x=15&y=17


See also:
http://war.jgaa.com/ftp/rfc/rfc2119.txt
"Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate Requirement Levels"

3. SHOULD   This word, or the adjective "RECOMMENDED", mean that there
    may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances to ignore a
    particular item, but the full implications must be understood and
    carefully weighed before choosing a different course.



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