Re: [boost] Re: Re: Re: Boost License Issues MIT License

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-12-03 07:52:23

"Iain K.Hanson" <iain.hanson_at_[hidden]> writes:

>> P.S. Perhaps a set of Wiki pages would be a good way to pursue this.
>
> MIT License Wiki page done. Is this the kind of thing you were looking for
> Dave?

Yes, Iain, that's absolutely _perfect_! Thanks very much!
Care to do a few more?

Anyone who wants to see Iain's page can look at
http://www.crystalclearsoftware.com/cgi-bin/boost_wiki/wiki.pl?Boost_License

> 1) Is simple to read and understand. ( similar in length to most boost
> licenses )
>
> 2) Grants permission for any use including selling
>
> 3) requires copyright notice to appear in all copies or substancial portions
> of the software.
>
> 4) does not mention or distingush between source and binary ( like most
> boost licenses ).
>
> 5) does not require source for exe's or binaries
>
> 6) does not restrict use of the name and description.
>
> General Comment
>
> Looks like a good candidate. It may be too explicit in the disclaimer.
>
> Link to license is http://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php
>
> /ikh
>
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