Re: [Opensync-users] Libsyncml

[Helge H. <hel...@op...>]

On Jul 12, 2005, at 11:20, Armin Bauer wrote:
> the only thing i used is the libsyncml project space, not the code. So
> far all code in the libsyncml library is writen by myself.

OK, I misunderstood that.

> I choose the GPL for a simple reason: I dont want that the library is
> used for a commercial product without the duty to return something to
> the community which could either be open sourcing their own code (so
> that i can be linked against GPL code) or by buying a commercial 
> license.

You probably meant proprietary, not commercial. If the proprietary 
product improves the library itself it needs to deliver the bugfixes 
and enhancement to that even with LGPL. And increasing the user base 
for the library is IMHO a good thing (a lot more people can use your 
library if its LGPL).

But its your decision, I suppose you plan to make money with commercial 
licenses.

> Just out of curiosity, is there anything that would _require_ a LGPL
> license or is it just that the GPL is too restrictive?

Not being able to use the library in a server with a commercial plugin 
at the same time is certainly quite a big drawback.
I would prefer something LGPL to avoid artificial workarounds for that.

Greets,
   Helge
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