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Subject: Re: QPL still needed?
From: ante <vitanova () softhome ! net>
Date: 2003-04-08 13:27:50
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On Monday 07 April 2003 11:32, Matthias Ettrich wrote:
> Currently this isn't permitted by the GPL, but by the QPL:
>
> "5. You may use the original or modified versions of the Software to
> compile, link and run application programs legally developed by you
> or by others."
>
> However, this could easily be achieved with a little addition to the GNU
> GPL, practically the reverse case of
> http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#WritingFSWithNFLibs
The GPL with such an exception makes a LGPL. A straight license - without an
exception - gives a clearer situation than a license with an exception. So,
the LGPL may be a better option.
This would be painless: keep the QPL, and add the exception to the GPL (or use
the LGPL). Over time developers will use the GPL+ (LGPL).
Then the QPL can be dropped. It is possible to make an exception then for
those who have rights under the QPL that they might lose. Just a transitional
exception.
Cordialemente,
Ante
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