Thanks for the link, I have been there and I didn't take in as much as I did this time.
I also found this which might be a valuable resource to anyone else with interest. http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-legal-discuss/ On Jun 17, 8:25 am, Daniel Drummond <[email protected]> wrote: > On 17 June 2010 13:14, Onomp <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I am, I was wondering if anyone has found any valuable information in > > regards to laws surrounding open and closed source code. Or what > > understandings you have. > > > I really want or wanted to use some of the features touched on in the > > API demos but then when I went into the source I noticed the apache > > license on some of them... I've only begun reading about the apache > > license but from what I understand I can use them and still have my > > app closed source but then again I need to leave the license in my > > source, although its closed( which seems confusing and silly enough to > > believe I'm in full understanding ) > > I believe that it actually states that if you distribute in source > form you need to ensure the copyright notices are there, but a copy of > the license should be provided seperately even if you distribute in > binary form. > This seems usefulhttp://www.oss-watch.ac.uk/resources/apache2.xml > > The API demos are meant to be examples of how to code different > features correctly, and are meant as inspiration for building the > features into your own application. You should be able to use the > features without just copying the demo code, as you will most likely > need to tailor it to your needs. > > Licenses are complex things and your best bet to be completely sure is > to consult a lawyer that specialises in these things. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-discuss?hl=en.
