We also use "divide and conquer", do all the pieces of SharpOS have to be licensed under the same terms? I'm pretty sure that we aren't concerned too much about the source code for tools, those could benefit from having either more restrictive or more permissive licenses. The code in the kernel, AOT, and SharpWS is what really needs to be considered closely, so that we can maximize contributors.
Chriss brought up the issue of bringing GPL-only or MPL-only into the code, which would be legally dubious under a dual-licensing scheme. Doing so would mean the code would need to be written from scratch almost entirely, even if there is a GPL or MPL project containing similar code. If we look to our closest neighbor, the Mono Project, there is some information to be gleaned. For those unfamiliar, they've got the C# compiler under GPL, the runtime under LGPL, and the class libraries under MIT/X11. This has appeared to work, given that the C# compiler and runtime is definitely where most of the action is, but I have talked to Miguel de Icaza personally regarding this subject, and his point of view is that the GPL licenses on the compiler and runtime have reduced outside contribution substantially, and in fact the class libraries (probably the most mundane part of the project) have received more commercial development than any other part of the project. I'm not saying that we should go with MIT/X11 across the board, but certainly having a more permissive / less copyleft license is a better idea. I just don't think that the full benefits seen in the Mono case are worth throwing away protection of our code. I want to compromise though, so that everyone is happy, and the MPL seems good for that. On 9/4/07, Dennis Hayes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I perfer as open a licenses as possible. > MIT/X11 only requires that the user not remove copyright notices from source > code. Otherwise it allows unlimited use. > > I would likely only contribute test cases, but would do that regardless of > licenses. > > GPL/LGPL will scare off comercial users. BSD will scare off a few. > > Dennis > > > > ________________________________ > Building a website is a piece of cake. > Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. > Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. > Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. > Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ > _______________________________________________ > SharpOS-Developers mailing list > SharpOS-Developers@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/sharpos-developers > > -- fury long name: William Lahti handle :: fury freenode :: xfury blog :: http://xfurious.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ _______________________________________________ SharpOS-Developers mailing list SharpOS-Developers@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/sharpos-developers
