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Re: GPL and modified FUDforum [message #2634 is a reply to message #2632]

Mon, 13 May 2002 16:14

Ilia

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The kernel comparison is not entirely valid, because the kernel developers are not being strict because even binary modules for the kernel benefit the Linux, albeit in a much lesser way then GPL modules. The benefit it there because it allows for drivers to be released much sooner and allows linux greater hardware compatility.

We on the other hand insist on GPL in the strictess sence and will be proactive in enforcing GPL compliance. Because the FUDforum userbase will not benefit in any way shape or form from closed source in FUDforum branches that we have no access to.
We do offer other licencing schemes for people who wish to license the forum, under other licences, however they would involve a fee as well as a non distribution clause on the part of the purchaser.

GPLed code can be freely used in any commercial venture, there is no restriction on that, many companies use and live by GPL software.

Bottom line is that YOU CAN write proprietry code to use data from FUDforum's database, by doing so you do no violate GPL and that is acceptible. However, if you modify the forum's source you MUST release the changes you've made under GPL. Same is true if you write a program that uses FUDforum's code, it also must be released under GPL.

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		Commercial site By: delvar on Mon, 13 May 2002 11:46
		Re: Commercial site By: hackie on Mon, 13 May 2002 13:54
		Re: Commercial site By: delvar on Mon, 13 May 2002 14:41
		GPL and modified FUDforum By: basse on Mon, 13 May 2002 15:24
		Re: GPL and modified FUDforum By: Ilia on Mon, 13 May 2002 16:14
		Re: Commercial site By: Ilia on Mon, 13 May 2002 16:16
		Re: GPL and modifications By: basse on Mon, 13 May 2002 21:27
		Re: GPL and modifications By: Ilia on Mon, 13 May 2002 22:54
		Re: GPL and modifications By: hackie on Mon, 13 May 2002 23:01
		Re: Commercial site By: delvar on Tue, 14 May 2002 09:56

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