Re: [SL] So is the open source really going away?

[<sql...@li...>]

On Mon, 13 Jul 2009, sql...@li... wrote:

> While you are not required to release GPL code to the public (ie, you can
> send it to your client, but not actively provide a version that is
> publicly available), you can not prevent others from doing so.

   I've not read GPL3, but under GPL2 you do not need to release any changes
you make for your own use. However, if you distribute the changed version
then you must either distribute the source code with it or make it freely
available upon request.

> I would like to point out, that according to some while SQL-Ledger is
> released under an open source license, some argue that the development of
> it is not in the "spirit" of open source, and in that regard, some would
> say it really isn't a "true" open source project.

   Regardless, I've used SL for my business for quite a few years and it does
the job for me. I have some quibbles, but my accountant and I can work
around them. I'm quite happy that Dieter has continually produced and
supported this application and I encourage others to use and support it,
too.

Rich

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