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The problem (if I understand the issues correctly) is that the GPL does not allow restrictions on use, like only allowing non-commercial use. I understand I ne
by olavk 16y ago
The problem (if I understand the issues correctly) is that the GPL does not allow restrictions on use, like only allowing non-commercial use.
I understand I need some kind of dual-licensing, but I was hoping to be able to use two existing licenses, rater than creating my own. But maybe the combination of charging for the software and available source is uncommon?
- dkersten 16y agoAs the copyright holder you can release under modified version of licenses, so you could use GPL with an additional restriction of disallowing commercial use. I guess the open soruce licenses from companies like Microsoft work something like that (except without being directly based on the GPL). Well, the commercial license will always be something proprietary (since I'm not sure there are existing licenses you can take verbatim) and for the open source portion you basically want to give people free reign for non-commercial use, but restrict commercial use.