> As I understand all sapdb 7.3/7.4 versions are still under GPL/LGPL >(driver license). This allows anyone possessing a copy to freely >redistribute it. I assume this makes the 7.4.3.35 version freely >redistributable?? Having obtained a copy of the same from the link >posted on this mailing list, this also means that I should be able to >obtain sources for the same from sap.
This is not quite correct. Only versions up to 7.4.03.32 were released under the GPL/LGPL. SAP as the copyright holder can release the software using any licence deemed suitable. There is no clause in the GPL that requires the copyright holder to release subsequent versions using the GPL as well. Of course, SAP cannot revoke the GPL from version 7.4.03.32 and smaller. If someone else would create a 7.4.03.33, then this release would be bound by the GPL. The creator could claim the copyright only for the parts added, so the licence could not be changed for anything that is copyrighted by SAP. > Will sap make bug fixed versions of 7.3/ 7.4 available for >early adopters of the open source sapdb. Despites assurances during the >transition to maxdb that 7.3/7.4 bug fixes would still be made >available >(Even though no features would be added) , it is not so. I guess there There was a transition phase from the first release of MaxDB until March 2004 were 7.4.03 was still being updated as Open Source. It is now mostly up to MySQL AB to decide which versions are released under which licence. Daniel Dittmar -- Daniel Dittmar SAP Labs Berlin [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- MaxDB Discussion Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/maxdb To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
