Libiberty license roundup (questions/potential problems)

Andrew Cagney ac131313@redhat.com
Wed May 28 19:43:00 GMT 2003


>> > * No license, FSF copyright
>> >   vfprintf.c
>> > 
>> > This was written by us for us.  I think it should be GPL with exception.
> 
>> 
>> GPL.
> 
> 
> We've already had a few cases where we've had to convert GPL to GPL
> with exception.  It might be prudent of us to, if we're fiddling with
> copyrights anyway, to start with GPL+e this time.  Especially with the
> trivial functions, where there is little to be gained by enforcing the
> GPL and a lot to be gained by making it easy for people to justify
> using GNU software.

It is always easier to weaken a license.  I think it is easierr to start 
with something safe.

Andrew




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