Re: [mantisbt-dev] MantisBT - Possible GPL License Violation

[Thomas C. <tw...@gm...>]

On Jun 22, 2016 4:49 AM, "Paul Richards" <pa...@ma...> wrote:
>
> Hi Robert,
>
> When I asked:
>
> > As someone that contributed to the original project, my understanding
> > was that these javascript files could not be added unless they were
> > also licensed under the GPL, or licensed under a GPL compatible
> > license - is this correct?
>
> The response received was:
>
> > Yes, that is generally the case.

   And, they are, which is what it states.  I.e., they are licensed under
GPL when included as GPL.

> In this case, the code I've contributed to mantis has been modified to
add a non-free theme - I may or may not now need to purchase a license
myself to continue to use the code.

  Well, since this is email, and we know that you can read.....  go read
the part about it being included in GPL code and, granting the GPL license
for inclusion in GPL code.....