On 06/27/2011 06:46 PM, Michael Hipp wrote:
> On 6/27/2011 8:41 AM, Cédric Krier wrote:
>
>> If it is a derivative work then yes we want it to be under GPL.
>> If it is not a derivative work then do what you want.
>
> I have no idea what that means. It appears no-one else does either, else
> surely someone would offer the answer.
Michael,
I really don't understand the confusion and lack of understanding.
Your address suggests english is your native language. That probably
puts you in the minority corner of this particular community. So bear
with me because it is not my native language.
But 'derivative' really is an english word right? And Cédric did provide
links to it's particular meaning in the context of software licenses.
If you use Tryton (program or code) you are free to do so.
If you modify and/or extend Tryton you are free to do so.
If you modify and/or extend Tryton *and* want to publish the result you
must include the full source code including your changes under GPLv3 -
but only if your modifications comprise a 'derived work'.
If you build and publish a module that is 'original work' (not derived
from, or based on existing code for which you don't hold any copyright)
you are free to apply any license you prefer.
You are most emphatically not required to publish. Anything. Ever.
Period. But note that building and selling an appliance that runs Tryton
most definitely implies publication.
As long as you use your code for in-house applications there is simply
no issue.
And it really will help to actually read GPLv3 ...
There. Hope that helps a little.
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