Thank you for the clarification. It's all looking clearer now. For checkpoint A, I've already included the disclaimer in both the page and product. There's only one question: how do I manage to upload the *latest* FFmpeg build without having to check the FFmpeg website 24/7 ? I guess I need to host the FFmpeg source on my server, not hotlinking it directly on the ffmpeg.org website. The rest can be easily achieved with minimum of work, including feeding you guys pizza and bear / coke / Pepsi. Sorry for being paranoid, but it's better being safe than sorry / read: abusing other people's work. My confusion is even more outlined by the fact that I'm using a third-party Embarcadero Delphi component rather than the genuine source code, so I'd like to stick with you guys until everything is 100% clear AND legal :)
Thanks for your support, On Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:03:13 -0400, "Ronald S. Bultje" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Bogdan, > > On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 4:56 PM, Bogdan Botezatu > <[email protected]> wrote: >> Prior to my sending the message to the list , I've analyzed the legal > terms >> and conditions. but since I'm neither a legal guy, nor a specialist in >> LGPL, I tried to get first-hand advice directly from the specialists in >> order not to (god-forbid) do something stupid and wreck my reputation or > my >> company's. Since between me and the FFmpeg devs are not only different >> visions, but also some language barriers, I'd like to consult with you > and >> share an early (non-public) version of my software and the webpage > hosting >> it in order to be reviewed and checked for compliance. I've been > developing >> freeware applications for more than 6 years, so the last thing I'd wish > is >> to upset the FFmpeg devs. > > Look at the website, it's a simple checklist. I wouldn't give you > anything else than that. > > A) add the following text to your EULA, about dialog and every webpage > where your software can be downloaded: > > this software contains FFmpeg <link to ffmpeg website>, licensed under > the LGPLv2.1 <link to lgplv2.1 text>. Source code is available on > <link>. > > B) make sure your EULA does not forbid reverse engineering > C) make sure your EULA does not claim ownership over all the code > D) make sure your EULA explains that FFmpeg is owned by the FFmpeg > developers (can be in same section as A) > [etc.] > E) give us cookies and beer > > Seriously, go over the list on the webpage I linked to earlier, > they're relatively simple and make complying with the LGPL very easy. > Some of us are willing to consult regarding legal questions for a > minor fee, e.g. Diego Biurrun does that (see > http://ffmpeg.org/consulting.html). > > Ronald > _______________________________________________ > libav-user mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.mplayerhq.hu/mailman/listinfo/libav-user -- Kind regards/Cu stima, Bogdan M. Botezatu Project Leader & Main Developer E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +4 0741-233.424 Sphynx Soft Romania, Musatini St, no. 35, Iasi 700590 Homepage: www.sphynxsoft.com ------------------------------------------------ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. _______________________________________________ libav-user mailing list [email protected] https://lists.mplayerhq.hu/mailman/listinfo/libav-user
