We actually use AGPL and our goal with using AGPL is to preserve the concept of copyleft with Monit. The license only applies if you plan to distribute or provide Monit to third parties. In that case our hope and the reason we use AGPL is that any modification done to Monit can be contributed back so others can benefit. Otherwise, you can do whatever you want with Monit without any restrictions which is the normal case for 99% of all users. More information about GPL can be found in the GPL FAQ, http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html
On Dec 19, 2011, at 5:39 PM, Andrew Holt wrote: > Hi, > > I have a question, why is monit licensed under GPL V3 ? > > I have worked for a couple of companies that explicitly forbid the use of > software covered by GPLV3 to remove the risk of being forced to either > provide, or re-write vendor produced code that makes use of it. > > I’m not trying to start a debate of the merits, or otherwise, of GPLV3 just > top understand the reasoning (so I can attempt to persuade others :). > > Regards, > Andrew -- To unsubscribe: https://lists.nongnu.org/mailman/listinfo/monit-general
