Greetings to all,
As a result of discussions held on this list and on commons-dev, I think starting a new project based on or similar to UGLI outside Apache Logging Services would benefit the wider OS community.
For one, many open source projects based on GPL or LGPL licenses refuse to adopt log4j because of its Apache license which they deem incompatible with their own. Whether the Apache Software license is incompatible with GPL or LGPL is a matter of debate beyond the scope of this email note. I am merely relaying the position adopted by the Free Software Foundation, whose opinion carries considerable weight in the open source world.
Given UGLI's tiny size, I think we should consider changing its license to BSD or MIT, in order to facilitate its wider adoption. As an immediate consequence, we would need to move UGLI outside the ASF because the foundation will not host software not Apache licensed.
Just as importantly, I think the lessons learned from the JCL experience warrant a new approach. A new start should allow for participants from the commons-dev community as well as Apache Logging Services to share their knowledge in more open and cordial atmosphere.
Do you think starting a new project, based or similar to UGLI outside the ASF is an option worth exploring? Other comments? Opinions?
-- Ceki G�lc�
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