Re: [Jython-users] Is Jython compatible with the GPL?

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[Steven M. Castellotti]

>Subject: Is Jython compatible with the GPL?

I'm not a lawyer with specialty in GPL but I don't think so.

>	Ok, I don't mean to start a license war here, but I have written a
>suite of programs (half in java, half in python) that use a pair of
>jython scripts to convert data between the two, and would like to
>distribute my software without breaking any laws.

If you can't distribute jython scripts with your software, then it is
certainly not because of the jython licenses.

>	Here's a couple of scenarios:
>
> ...
>
>	Can anyone tell me which of the above three options (or feel free to
>suggest an alternative) will leave me in the clear?

The jython license grants you the right to do each of these scenarios.
If you fear that GPL may prevent you from do so, I advise you to seek
help from someone who know GPL.

regards,
finn