Re: [Algorithms] Comparing apples to apples : compression libraries

[Andy F. <an...@si...>]

Tobias Sicheritz wrote:
> John W. Ratcliff wrote:
>   
>> As expected, MINILZO is the fastest.  Unfortunately MINILZO uses a GPL 
>> license and cannot be used in commercial products.  The rest have 
>> licenses which are more flexible.  
>>     
> The availability via GPL doesn't automatically mean there aren't other 
> ways to license (at least as long the software in question is not 
> derived from GPLed work).
>
> Actually, http://www.oberhumer.com/opensource/lzo/#introduction states:
> "Special licenses for commercial and other applications are available by 
> contacting the author."
>
>   

I've sent a fax, and a couriered letter, and a first class (overseas) 
letter, and email to the address listed.  No response has been 
forthcoming.  This has lasted for well over a year at this point.  I've 
heard of others having the same issue.

--andy