With regards to number 2, the Flex 3 framework will be released under the Mozilla Public License. I believe, under the terms of that license, it would be acceptable to circulate that code along with your custom code. I'm not sure about the Flex 2 license, though.
Mike Krotscheck wrote: > > > I'm currently writing a couple of DisplayObject based components whose > optimal implementation would allow their use both via MXML, AS3, or > within the Flash IDE, /without /forcing the end-user to have either of > the two component libraries. Since this means I can't use either of the > UIComponent classes, UIObject or the IUIComponent interface (Since each > is distributed with the associated IDE and I can't make the assumption > that my end-user has both), I've written my own sprite extension class > that handles some basic delayed instantiation and updating- easy enough. > The catch now is that when you're trying to add anythign to an > UIContainer (via MXML or addChild), it demands it implement > IUIComponent, else it throws a runtime error. > > I have two questions: > 1- Is there some elegant way of circumventing this (I'm aware of > creating a second UIComponent 'wrapper' class only for use in flex- not > elegant, but servicable), and: > 2- If not, am I allowed to include and distribute the source for > IUIComponent (with no modifications) with my own source release (BSD > License, not a source of income) so that the component will compile > properly? > > My gut instinct answers to these questions are: > 1- No, unless you can implement IUIComponent, and > 2- No, the license agreement prevents me from doing this. > > Can someone prove me wrong? > > *Michael Krotscheck* > > Senior Developer > > > > *RESOURCE INTERACTIVE* > > <http://www.resource.com/>www.resource.com <http://www.resource.com/> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > We support privacy and confidentiality. Please delete this email if it > was received in error. > > What's new :: > Capitalize on the social web | The Open Brand, a new book by Kelly > Mooney and Dr. Nita Rollins, available March 2008 | www.theopenbrand.com > > -- Jeffry Houser, Technical Entrepreneur, Software Developer, Author, Recording Engineer AIM: Reboog711 | Phone: 1-203-379-0773 -- My Company: <http://www.dot-com-it.com> My Podcast: <http://www.theflexshow.com> My Blog: <http://www.jeffryhouser.com>
