Re: AW: License proposal

 > "What about the cases where Java code not only _imports_ an LGPL library,
 > but also writes code that _extends_ LGPL classes?" This latter case is a
 > common occurrence (by design) in Barracuda, as developers extend Abstract
 > base classes to implement event handlers.

I think this is where LGPL is vague, since I (as well as others) are 
confused on this aspect. The last thing we want in a license is one that 
is vague.

-shawn

Christian Cryder wrote:

> So here's the pertinent question (as I see it):
> 
> "What about the cases where Java code not only _imports_ an LGPL library,
> but also writes code that _extends_ LGPL classes?" This latter case is a
> common occurrence (by design) in Barracuda, as developers extend Abstract
> base classes to implement event handlers.
> 
> I really want to believe that LGPL is fine and dandy here, but I also feel
> its very important to make the right decision.
> 
> Now, if we _can't_ use LGPL, then I think that throws our relationship with
> ObjectWeb into question, as they require LGPL for membership. I've emailed
> them asking for their take on this issue...
> 
> Christian
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> Christian Cryder
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> 
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: [email protected]
>>[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Xue-Feng Yang
>>Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 1:06 PM
>>To: [email protected]
>>Subject: RE: AW: [Barracuda] License proposal
>>
>>
>> --- James Carnegie <[email protected]> wrote: > On
>>Wed, 2004-01-07 at 13:12, Andrew Hill wrote:
>>
>>>It is only concerned with distribution of code - it
>>>has nothing to do
>>>with copyright.
>>>With Barracuda's future in mind, and my company
>>>which uses it, I
>>>strongly recommend the LGPL!
>>>There are as far as I am aware, no issues with it at
>>>all!
>>
>>Are you sure a non open source commercial software can
>>extend the classes in open source software with LGPL?
>>
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