nanogui: License issues
Subject:
Re: License issues
From:
Jakov af Wallby ####@####.####
Date:
11 Aug 2000 07:20:13 -0000
Message-Id: <Pine.LNX.3.96.1000811091854.3585A-100000@vmlinux.org>
On Thu, 10 Aug 2000, Gaiser, Jason wrote:
> I'm alittle confused as to the license of NanoGUI/Microwindows. The faq
> says its under the MPL (the Mozilla license, correct?). This would imply
> that static linking with proprietary code is allowed (sorry if I'm wrong on
> that, but that's what I've heard).
>
> I was browsing through the code and I came across a notice that mentioned
> some code was GPL'd ( engine\devarc.c for instance). Now, I'm pretty sure
> you can't statically link GPL'd code with proprietary without that
> proprietary code falling under the GPL. Is that correct? If so, it would
Yes, it's correct. devarc.c has to reimplemented or relicensed by the author.
> seem there is a licensing problem with using Microwindows in a closed
> application. Also, wouldn't that mean that the entire Microwindows project
> would have to be placed under the GPL?
That I don't know. Is MPL compatible with GPL?
regards,
Jakob
