For this case, LGPL3 or GPL3 are almost indistinguishable in this context (web app) AFAIK, LGPL3 is better if you want that subparts of Movuca being used/distributed in other contexts (i.e., with other closed source CMS, or with other open source software MIT/BSD licensed)
With web2py it is more complicated to say if you can take it's source and create "Bruno's commercial framework". I guess neither with GPL nor with LGPL3 you could do that. What you can do is use web2py gluon libraries to build third-party closed-source apps, or use web2py to server closed source web-apps, but not a web2py propietary derivative. Best regards, Mariano Reingart http://www.sistemasagiles.com.ar http://reingart.blogspot.com On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 6:28 PM, Bruce Wade <bruce.w...@gmail.com> wrote: > From your description you are wanting to go with LGPL3. > > > On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 1:21 PM, Bruno Rocha <rochacbr...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Example, I can use joomla to create commercial websites for my clients, >> also I can use it if I am a hosting provider to offer as a service "create >> site" tool. >> >> But I cant use Joomla to create a : Bruno's joomla commercial platform to >> compete with Joomla. >> >> I think if you are going to keep the code in your server the code is >> yours, but if you want to redistribute the platform, you have to contribute >> back to community. The problem is not money, the problem is using open >> source code to create commercial platforms and not contributing back to the >> community. >> >> Can I take web2py source and create "Bruno's commercial framework" ?? >> extend it and sell to my clients, keeping my improvements closed? >> >> On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 7:01 PM, Anthony <abasta...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Everybody can extend, create plugins and add functionalities or plug in >>>> to another apps >>>> - If used to deploy a website for you or client, free or commercial I >>>> dont care about modifications, you can keep it as a secret (because it can >>>> have your own business logic) >>>> >>>> NOBODY can create or offer a commercial or closed source Movuca based >>>> "platform", I mean, you can't take the source code to create and distribute >>>> a "XPTO Social CMS engine" >>>> - If you want to create it, you will need to share your source code and >>>> modifications! >>> >>> >>> Out of curiosity, why are you OK with the first use case (i.e., keep >>> modifications private when deploying on a server for commercial purposes) >>> but not the second (i.e., keep modifications private when distributing via >>> other means for commercial purposes)? In both cases, someone is making money >>> and keeping any modifications they have made private (i.e., not contributing >>> back). I'm not arguing that one or the other should be allowed or >>> prohibited, just curious about the distinction between these cases. >>> >>> Anthony >>> >>> >>> -- >>> mail from:GoogleGroups "web2py-developers" mailing list >>> make speech: web2py-develop...@googlegroups.com >>> unsubscribe: web2py-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >>> details : http://groups.google.com/group/web2py-developers >>> the project: http://code.google.com/p/web2py/ >>> official : http://www.web2py.com/ >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Bruno Rocha >> [http://rochacbruno.com.br] >> > > > > -- > -- > Regards, > Bruce Wade > http://ca.linkedin.com/in/brucelwade > http://www.wadecybertech.com > http://www.warplydesigned.com > http://www.fitnessfriendsfinder.com
