Re: [Fsp-devel] Re: pyfsp license

[Radim K. SF.N. <hs...@se...>]

> > Jeff, i need python fsp stack with bsd-compatible license.
> For what purpose?
I need to develop software which uses FSP for wireless service provider.  pyfsp
with GPL is unusable for this purpose because I do not want to have GPL
licensed final work. In my app this is not even possible, because some parts
of code are not gpl-compatible.
> >  are you willing to re-license pyfsp from GPL to something bsd-compatible
> >  or i need to develop a new one?
> 
> I'm probably willing --- but I'd prefer to grant exceptions to the GPL
> license on a case-by-case basis.
I am not interested in granting exceptions to the GPL, this is a too risky for
me.  One time you change your mind and i will need to redevelop entire new fsp
stack.  I will also need FSP stack for more than 1 application and I do not
want to depend on possible exceptions from you. Too risky for me and customers.

It is much easier for me to develop my own pyfsp x11 licensed stack from
scratch because FSP is easy protocol. I can do it in 2-3 days and put result on
sf.net with different project name, there can be 2 python fsp stacks on sf.net with no problem. So I am not pushing you into license change. If you want to have GPL licensed pyfsp stack, keep it.

> Anyhow, tell me a bit more about what you've got in mind.
Telcom giants do not runs or buys GPL licensed software. They need
in some cases re-license software for their partners and GPL is major
show stopper here. Because in most cases software authors refuses to re-license
their GPLed work; they want to keep their software free.

If they have commercial software, they will pay some money to me and I will
give them a permission. Money talks.

radim