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On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 02:18:00PM +0200, Loïc Martin wrote:
> License is GPL2+, except for 2 files (src/dct/{fdct.c,idct.c} ) which are
> GPL2+, but with the additionnal note:
>
>> Permission is hereby granted to use, copy, modify, and distribute this
>> software (or portions thereof) for any purpose, without fee, subject to these
>> conditions:
>> (1) If any part of the source code for this software is distributed, then this
>> README file must be included, with this copyright and no-warranty notice
>> unaltered; and any additions, deletions, or changes to the original files
>> must be clearly indicated in accompanying documentation.
I don't know if this is compatible with the GPLv2. The requirement to
include the README file may be considered an additional restriction.
>> (2) If only executable code is distributed, then the accompanying
>> documentation must state that "this software is based in part on the work of
>> the Independent JPEG Group".
This is not compatible with the GPLv2. It is an additional restriction.
I don't believe this is a problem with the GPLv3, but if you use it
under the GPLv3 then you cannot link it with GPLv2 applications.
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