Re: Can CLSQL be used in a commercial lisp app?
Kevin Rosenberg <kevin-HJRc7zDS/[email protected]> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 07:02:42 -0600
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On Aug 29, 2013, at 8:14 AM, Deepak Surti <[email protected]> wrote: > I understand that CLSQL is LispLGPL licensed and as per my understanding, if I use the CLSQL library in some lisp application that will be sold commercially (specifics using LW), then I am 'using the library' which does not make it a derived work and so it should be alright to use CLSQL in a commercial lisp app. > > Is this understanding correct? Yes, the Preamble [1] of the Lisp LGPL declares the linking in the code will be considered using the library rather than a derived work, so you are free to use it. You do need to include the source code of CLSQL, as stated in the Preamble, with your executable. Best wishes with your project! Kevin [1] http://opensource.franz.com/preamble.html