On 10 March 2010 14:49, Jonathan Tripathy <jon...@abpni.co.uk> wrote:
> Hi Everyone, > > Can someone please confirm that the PostgreSQL licence allow commercial > distribution (with a fee charged)? > > I am developing a proprietary (i.e. non-free) solution in Java, and wish to > use PostgreSQL as the backend database. We wish to ship the server with our > software, as well as use the JDBC driver included in our java solution. > > I know the PostgreSQL licence is "based" on the BSD licence, however the > line which says "without fee" rings alarm bells, even though I think it > means that "you don't have ot pay anything to the PostgreSQL developers" > rather than "if you distribute, you must not charge a fee" > > Is it just a matter of placing the PostgreSQL licence text in the "About" > box of the solution, as well as in the paper/PDF manual? > > Thanks > > Jonny > You may do with PostgreSQL what you wish. Change it, sell it, do anything, and there are no charges or fees to pay under any condition. Here's the key paragraph: "Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software and its documentation for any purpose, without fee, and without a written agreement is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notice and this paragraph and the following two paragraphs appear in all copies." Regards Thom
