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GNU Public License - implications for software?

2014-09-18
2014-09-18
  • Duncan Bayne

    Duncan Bayne - 2014-09-18

    Hi,

    I'm considering using and possibly extending the Niagara AX Community
    Modules, as part of a commercial project.

    Obviously, if I were to do that, I'd comply with the GPL and provide
    written offers of source in the documentation, including any
    modifications (which I'd also submit as patches back to the project).

    My question surrounds the proprietary software that would make use of
    the Community Modules. Am I okay installing the Community Modules on a
    Tridium, and then using them from closed-source proprietary software?
    I.e., I'd make the source and any modifications to the Community Modules
    available, but not the source to the software using them.

    I think this is okay with the spirit and letter of the license, but
    I'd like to check.

    --
    Duncan Bayne
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    duncan_bayne

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    • Mike Arnott

      Mike Arnott - 2014-09-18

      I have no issues with that.

      From: Duncan Bayne [mailto:duncan_bayne@users.sf.net]
      Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2014 1:33 AM
      To: [niagaraaxcommun:discussion]
      Subject: [niagaraaxcommun:discussion] GNU Public License - implications for
      software?

      Hi,

      I'm considering using and possibly extending the Niagara AX Community
      Modules, as part of a commercial project.

      Obviously, if I were to do that, I'd comply with the GPL and provide
      written offers of source in the documentation, including any
      modifications (which I'd also submit as patches back to the project).

      My question surrounds the proprietary software that would make use of
      the Community Modules. Am I okay installing the Community Modules on a
      Tridium, and then using them from closed-source proprietary software?
      I.e., I'd make the source and any modifications to the Community Modules
      available, but not the source to the software using them.

      I think this is okay with the spirit and letter of the license, but
      I'd like to check.

      --
      Duncan Bayne
      ph: +61 420817082 | web: http://duncan-bayne.github.com/
      http://duncan-bayne.github.com | skype:
      duncan_bayne

      I usually check my mail every 24 - 48 hours. If there's something
      urgent going on, please send me an SMS or call me.


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