[Nel] re: Boost library

Thu, 4 Jan 2001 18:54:08 +0100

Olivier Lejade <lejade@nevrax.com> wrote:
+
+> From the information gathered on
+>http://64.226.201.52/more/lib_guide.htm##License
+>there seems to be licensing incompatibilities between Boost librairies and
+>the GPL.
+
+I think there is a misunderstanding. They exclude GPL and LGPL for
+library SUBMITTED. They want more of a BSD kind I think. You could not
+submit Nel for Boost acceptance, 
+<Quote>
+   To avoid the frustration and wasted time of a proposed library being
+   rejected, it must meets these requirements:
+     * The license must meet the license requirements below. Restricted
+       licenses like the GPL and LGPL are not acceptable.
+ </Quote>
+Note : "proposed library"
+No such restriction is imposed on code using a boost library: reading from
+their licenses requirement
+<Quote>
+     * Must grant permission to copy, use and modify the software for any
+       use (commercial and non-commercial) for no fee.
+</Quote>
+
+You cannot say that you are not allowed to use a library with such a
+licence (Note: ANY USE ) !!!
+
+I don't want to force you to use anything from boost, I just would want you
+to dismiss it for bad reasons. As a C++ coder, I found it invaluable
+(just for fun you migh look at the lambda library at http://lambda.cs.utu.fi/
+I never thought it would be possible). Of course their aim to "perfection"
+leads them to move slowly at time (network threads are not there yet...), and
+their advanced use of C++ clashes with crappy compiler (VC++). But if you
+can use it, their stuff really shines. I have not tested their py_cpp
+c++ to python wrapper, but I though you might be interested.
+
+Happy coding !
+Bernard
+(kinda jealous not to code for my living)
+
+