Re: Debian Package for Phylip - stripped to 3 questions
On Fri, 23 Nov 2001, John Galt wrote:
> >You might try to just raise a few questions:
> >1. Does any version of GPL restrict how much money redistributers
> > can charge for the software?
>
> The artistic sort of does, but that's not really a VERSION of the GPL
> _per se_, it's a completely different license.
I think Joe was looking for *any DFSG free* license which complies
with his three points.
> >2. Does any version of GPL require the software developer to be
> > paid a royalty on money charged for redistribution?
> >3. Does any version of GPL restrict people in any way from charging
> > for people to run the software on the seller's machine? Or
> > require a royalty to the software developer for this?
>
> I think that the artistic may do all the author wants and still be DFSG
> free... It's just GPL imcompatible.
This would mean I can´t link GPLed programs against Phylip? Well I
think the current licence also conflicts with GPL and using the
Artistic License would at least make Phylip DFSG free which I
would consider as an advantage.
> >I suspect the answer to all three questions is "no", but would be
> >happy to hear what the Debian folks think is the case.
>
> He's right, the GPL is completely not indicated in this case.
Regardsing GPL he is obviousely right, but if Artistic License fits
his need Phylip could go into main.
Kind regards
Andreas.
PS: Joe, find the Artistic License for instance under
http://www.opensource.org/licenses/artistic-license.html
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