On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:34:24 +0530 Anup Rao <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi, > > I am writing an application that uses a python libary (a *.so file) > generated using SWIG. > This library makes direct system calls to the Linux kernel. > This raises three questions. > > a> Does this mean that the library must be distributed under GPL terms? > > b> Can I distribute it as LGPL? > > c> Also, does any python script that uses this module have to be > distributed under GPL , LGPL, or is the PSF license sufficient? > My preference would be the PSF but I am not sure if it is ok. > > Hi Anup, maybe it is not the perfect place for this question here :) You could start looking here: http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/license-list.html This page also contains a contact address that seems to be what you need: <quote> If you want help choosing a license, evaluating a license, or have any other questions about licenses, you can email us at <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. </quote> I hope this helps Michael _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - [email protected] http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
