[Product-Developers] better than license include other package

Wichert Akkerman wichert at wiggy.net
Wed Dec 16 10:48:39 UTC 2009


On 12/16/09 11:44 , Mikko Ohtamaa wrote:
>>
>> If you listen to random developers, sure. I have seen so many developers
>> make so many bogus claims about licensing that I do not put any trust in
>> blog posts like that. Might I suggest that you use arguments from people who
>> have a real legal knowledge instead? Places like groklaw,
>> gpl-violations.org, the various FSF and related organisations, etc.
>
> Few:
>
> http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/6366 (Lawerence Rosen)

Ah, the joys of the legal system. Lawrence seems to have a very 
different interpretation of the GPL than the FSF has. Personally I 
prefer to err on the side of caution and take the more strict FSF 
interpretation, but as other have said: when in doubt (ie always) 
consult a lawyer to take a look at your specific situation. I certainly do.

Wichert.




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