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the license gpl v3 for base framework is pretty limiting ... it could be a show stopper... something like MIT or BSD would encourage people to try out...
by soe 17y ago
the license gpl v3 for base framework is pretty limiting ... it could be a show stopper... something like MIT or BSD would encourage people to try out...
- regularfry 17y agoReally? I honestly didn't think it was a problem for web apps. What's the issue here?
- soe 17y agogpl v3 requires code (even hosted) to be shared upon request by users with gpl v2, it was a requirement. hence gpl v2 licensed applications such as wordpress and drupal don't need to be shared with site users code built upon the framework is derivation and thus, has to be licensed accordingly
- regularfry 17y agoI can't see the requirement to share code with users on request anywhere in the GPLv3. It explicitly excludes interaction over a network in section 0: "To “convey” a work means any kind of propagation that enables other parties to make or receive copies. Mere interaction with a user through a computer network, with no transfer of a copy, is not conveying." Are you sure you're not thinking of the Affero GPL?
- bcosca 17y agoit's not an issue, it's in the site: "Any of the license terms and conditions can be waived if you get permission from the copyright holder."