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GPL: either version 3 of the license, or any later version (Announce)

posted by mbbrutman Homepage, Washington, USA, 30.05.2011, 22:56

> >
> >
> > Instead of making funny little comments, please provide an example where
> > GPL3 will be an obstacle to this code being used.
>
> 1) If you don't want or can put your own code under the GPL3, or one of the
> few compatible licenses.
>
> 2) If you get that close even, for instance when your employer won't even
> entertain the idea of GPL.

The solution to both problems was presented earlier - if you or your employer are opposed to the GPL then don't distribute the code that you produce. You can do whatever you want to in private. The GPL is just setting the rules for distribution.

In the case where you have to distribute to somebody else (a customer?) then deliver the source code of your code and instructions on how to build it and link it with the mTCP code. If those steps are performed by your end customer then you have not distributed any code and are in compliance with any license. Large corporations routinely work with open source in this way.

I released the code for use by other hobbyists. If your employer has a problem with the licensing, then they are free to convince me to use another license by supporting my hobby in some tangible way. ;-)

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