Uh. This is *not* how the GPL works. The GPL clearly states that anything you write that links with GPL will be covered by GPL, and thus if you release it in binary form you are also obliged to release it in source form. The same goes for modules for Asterisk (unless you have a non-GPL license for it).
To achieve the kind of scenario you describe you'd need a BSDD license, or something close to that. Thorsten -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Troy Settle Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 9:59 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A few answers: 1) if your application is not released to a 3rd party, you do not have to make the source available 2) if you build your application as a module that loads into a stock asterisk server, you do not have to disclose your source 3) if you need to make changes to the core in order for your application to work, you'll need to disclose source for your changes to the core, but not for your application. This sounds horrid, but it's not too bad, as your simply augmenting the core API and keeping your goodies in the binary only portion of the release. With that said, if you're writing an application that you would like to sell, your IP lawyer should be able to easily decipher the GPL and advise you as to which parts of your code need to be made public. -- Troy Settle Pulaski Networks http://www.psknet.com 540.994.4254 ~ 866.477.5638 Pulaski Chamber 2002 Small Business Of The Year > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of costas > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 8:38 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Asterisk-Users] Help with GPL license of Asterisk > > > I would appreciate some help with this. I read the GPL > license and basically it says you can do whatever you want > with the software (sell, modify) as long as you include the > source code, the License and make any changes you make > available in the same manner to all others. > > My questions is this: If I develop an external application > (say a Call Center application or a GUI management > application) that uses Asterisk data is that also GPLd? I > understand if I add code to Asterisk, but what about external > interfaces? > > Where is the seperation here of the Cathedral and the Bazaar? > > Thanks > > -- > Costas Menico > Meezon Software Corp > 201-224-8111 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -- > _______________________________________________ > Asterisk-Users mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > _______________________________________________ Asterisk-Users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users _______________________________________________ Asterisk-Users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
