On May 12, 2011, at 1:44 PM, Dov Rosenberg wrote:

> The linux journal article specifically states that the definition of a
> derivative work is very muddy. There are several "tests" that the GPL
> licenses ask to clarify the usage of the included libraries - I.e. How is
> it used? Static linked, dynamic linked, etc.
> 
> Bottom line - if you get into an IP dispute with a lawyer, it is going to
> cost you money regardless of how right you feel you are in your usage of a
> component.


Reinventing libraries already available under GPL doesn't happen for free or 
without peril either.

Ramsey


> Our investors and corporate counsel has taken a conservative approach and
> dictated - NO GPL, LGPLv3, EPL, MPL licenses. Period.
> 
> Dov


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