We have two things that are GPL: one is optional, I don't have any problem with that. I'm trying to get a bit more understanding of the other one!
But the point is taken: if that component is needed to make a certain function work, and that function is considered a central part of the software (a feature as it were), then there is a problem. So it follows that any GPL based stuff must be optional, bringing additional functionality. I know the developer is going to ask why can't it live in the repository. But first I'll find out if it is a feature or an option. -----Original Message----- From: Jean-Baptiste Onofré [mailto:j...@nanthrax.net] Sent: 04 March 2015 15:17 To: general@incubator.apache.org Subject: Re: GPL Code in GitHub Exactly, that's why I asked ;) Just to be sure, else it's an issue IMHO. Regards JB On 03/04/2015 04:14 PM, Benson Margulies wrote: > An Apache project may not manage a codebase outside of Apache. Some > people who happen to be members of an Apache community can maintain > code outside of Apache, if they are very clear in distinguishing; it > must not be a product of the project. See 'Apache Extras'. > > On Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 8:46 AM, Jean-Baptiste Onofré <j...@nanthrax.net> > wrote: > >> Hi Julian, >> >> the code is not included in the project (just a reference) ? >> >> Regards >> JB >> >> >> On 03/04/2015 02:44 PM, Julian Tenney wrote: >> >>> Question: I know I've seen this discussed here before, and in any >>> case, you guys are the best source for an answer: >>> >>> Can we have GPL code in a repository as long as that is not >>> distributed with the product in a 'official' release? >>> >>> Thanks a lot, >>> >>> Julian >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> This message and any attachment are intended solely for the >>> addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have >>> received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately >>> delete it. >>> >>> Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in >>> this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed >>> by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of >>> the University of Nottingham. >>> >>> This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an >>> attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage >>> your computer system, you are advised to perform your own checks. >>> Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be >>> monitored as permitted by UK legislation. >>> >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> - To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org >>> For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org >>> >>> >> -- >> Jean-Baptiste Onofré >> jbono...@apache.org >> http://blog.nanthrax.net >> Talend - http://www.talend.com >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org >> For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org >> >> > -- Jean-Baptiste Onofré jbono...@apache.org http://blog.nanthrax.net Talend - http://www.talend.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system, you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation.
