Oops it looks like zlib is not GPL, but a license that allows companies to use it without opening their code. Jim k ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim K" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 2:24 PM Subject: [EUG-LUG:1992] Linux license question.
> According to ZD.net ( see : > http://netscape.com.com/2100-1104-860428.html?legacy=zdnn > ) The following Microsoft products use parts of zlib compression code: > Microsoft DirectX 8, FrontPage, the next-generation Graphics Device > Interface, InstallShield, Internet Explorer, Office, NetShow, Visual Studio > and Messenger. How does the fact that microsoft uses zlib code fragments or > possibly whole subroutines, functions and data structures affect Microsoft > licenses on these products? > Jim K >
