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Re: Feedback on free software licence
From: |
Alexander Terekhov |
Subject: |
Re: Feedback on free software licence |
Date: |
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 14:49:52 +0100 |
John Hasler wrote:
>
> Tristan writes:
> > However, I believe that such a licence would break compatibility with the
> > GPL (and probably most other free software licences). Am I correct?
>
> Yes.
No. GPL "incompatibility" is a myth.
>
> > I suppose this might discourage people from contributing to the
> > project...
>
> It would discourage me.
My, what a loss.
>
> > ...and would also preclude the inclusion of or linking to GPL-covered
> > third-party code.
>
> If you included any of my code you would hear from my lawyer.
http://www.oslawblog.com/2005/01/static-linking-gpl-and-lgpl.html#c110606663777399433
And what say you (and/or your lawyer)?
>
> You might want to look at one of the other licenses such as the MPL. Try
> to avoid writing your own.
Sun's CDDL is better version of MPL. Of course the CPL/EPL is the best.
regards,
alexander.