Re: OK to distribute some GPL licensed build tools?

On Jan 10, 2016 4:26 PM, "Justin Mclean" wrote: > > Hi, > > Changing subject so not to pollute the Singa VOTE thread. > > So it seem the GPL with this special exception are OK to distribute. [3][4] > > Looks like our documentation may need to be updated/clarified in a

Re: OK to distribute some GPL licensed build tools?

Hi, > Who says its OK? Unless approved by VP Legal it's not OK. It’s been discussed see [1][2][3[4]], note that is just for GPL with a specific exclusion not ordinary GPL licenced software. The exclusion states: # As a special exception to the GNU General Public License, # if you distribute

OK to distribute some GPL licensed build tools?

Hi, Changing subject so not to pollute the Singa VOTE thread. So it seem the GPL with this special exception are OK to distribute. [3][4] Looks like our documentation may need to be updated/clarified in a couple of places. For instance: - The "GNU Free For All” license is not listed as a

RE: OK to distribute some GPL licensed build tools?

jus...@classsoftware.com> Sent: ‎1/‎10/‎2016 2:26 PM To: general@incubator.apache.org<mailto:general@incubator.apache.org> Subject: OK to distribute some GPL licensed build tools? Hi, Changing subject so not to pollute the Singa VOTE thread. So it seem the GPL with this special exce

Re: OK to distribute some GPL licensed build tools?

I'm wondering if this should be over at legal discuss On Jan 10, 2016 19:40, "Roman Shaposhnik" wrote: > On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 2:25 PM, Justin Mclean > wrote: > > Hi, > > > > Changing subject so not to pollute the Singa VOTE thread. > > > > So

Re: OK to distribute some GPL licensed build tools?

On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 2:25 PM, Justin Mclean wrote: > Hi, > > Changing subject so not to pollute the Singa VOTE thread. > > So it seem the GPL with this special exception are OK to distribute. [3][4] > > Looks like our documentation may need to be updated/clarified in