[Libcdio-devel] Question about libcdio license

[R. Bernstein]

Brian Cameron writes:
 > 
 > I notice that libcdio has a GPL license, yet is used by many programs 
 > that are GPL-based.  For example gstreamer "good" plugins as listed on
 > your "Projects using GNU libcdio".
 > 
 > Wouldn't it make more sense for the libraries libcio to be LGPL licensed
 > so that programs like GStreamer can use it without possibly violating
 > their LGPL licenses?

Having GStreamer change its license to GPL would work just as well. In
fact some might argue that's a better way to rectify things. :-)

Folks who started libcdio and who have contributed have done so under
the assumption and understanding it is GPL, not LGPL. It was
registered with FSF as GPL. I am not aware of any sort of desire let
alone consensus to change the license. Of course, if I'm wrong I guess
folks will chime in here.

 > Please cc: me on any responses since I am not on this mail alias.

Done. But if there is further discussion you might want to check back
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