OpenSIm is BSD licensed while libpurple is GPLv2. Thats likely the reason for the concern. Putting it in the viewer shouldn't be an issue re: licensing though perhaps a Linden should ultimately weigh in on that.
Mike On Sun, 2009-04-19 at 05:47 +0000, SignpostMarv Martin wrote: > When this topic has been brought up on the OpenSim mailing list/IRC, the > basic gist of the replies was "looks useful, but has licensing issues". > > Don't know if the same licensing issues apply to LL's usage as OpenSim > usage. > > > ~ Marv. > > Feilen wrote: > > I've never actually used this system before, but I had an idea- > > > > Wouldn't it be possible to implement libpurple, a lib for > > instant-messenger clients, into the SL im system to allow for ingame IMing? > > It would make it more convenient than constantly switching out whenever > > you're messaged. > > _______________________________________________ > > Policies and (un)subscribe information available here: > > http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/SLDev > > Please read the policies before posting to keep unmoderated posting > > privileges > > > > -- Mike Dickson <[email protected]> BladeSystem infrastructure R&D _______________________________________________ Policies and (un)subscribe information available here: http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/SLDev Please read the policies before posting to keep unmoderated posting privileges
