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Really depends on the license. If its something like the Apache 2 license, then you can do want with code. If its something like the GPL then you need to give b
by Rabidgremlin 16y ago
Really depends on the license. If its something like the Apache 2 license, then you can do want with code. If its something like the GPL then you need to give back any changes AND your code that uses the GPL code (more or less).
See http://opensource.org/licenses/alphabetical http://opensource.org/licenses/alphabetical
- stipes 16y agoAGPL is the license that closes the service provider loophole. Normal GPL only applies if you are delivering binaries---providing a service is considered "in-house" use.
- ryanpetrich 16y agoGiving back changes is only required when distributing copies of the software. For most hosted services that never happens; contribution isn't required.
- Rabidgremlin 16y agoApparently the wording in GPL2 is a bit vague about hosted services and it can be argued that a hosted service is distribution based on the language used in the license. GPL3 attempts to make it a bit clearer. AGPL as well.