On Fri, 2009-03-20 at 14:32 +0530, sushil wrote: > Hi, > I am new to Linux development and would like to develop a GUI using > gtk+. The following are my queries > > 1. Can I write a close source software using GTK+? Short answer: yes, you just have to share any modifications you make to GTK+ (probably none). See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_Lesser_General_Public_License for details.
> 2. Do I need my source code to be licensed under GNU LGPL 2.1? No, but I would ask you to seriously consider an open source license. For me, the perceived advantages of proprietary software seem to be outweighed by the extra attention/help you will receive with open software. Although anyone can get the app for free, you are the expert that can help with support/customization, and that knowledge/experience is the truly valuable part. > 3. I would like to use dbus libs along with GTK+. Is it pissible under > the same license. dbus is dual licensed, GPL (your program must be open), or APL(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_Free_License) which would be how you had to license it for it to not be open. > 4. Is it possible to run the application on KDE desktop also? Yes, as long as the GTK+ libraries are installed (almost a certainty on nearly every distro). > > I am sorry, if I asked any funny questions. > > Thanks & regards, > Sushil k Deka Hope that helps. -Larry <la...@yrral.net> _______________________________________________ gtk-app-devel-list mailing list gtk-app-devel-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gtk-app-devel-list
