Re: [boost] Re: Boost Software License Progress As Of 20040817

From: John Maddock (john_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-08-18 15:52:15

> The following files from Boost.MultiIndex
>
> boost/multi_index/detail/ord_index_node.hpp
> boost/multi_index/detail/ord_index_ops.hpp
> boost/multi_index/ordered_index.hpp
>
> are listed as having an SGI license. Actually, they
> do have a BSL license, but the SGI bit appers later,
> so I guess the inspection tool has been fooled for
> this reason.
> I've included the SGI text as a courtesy to the SGI
> STL implementors, since the rb-tree hndling code
> has been crafted from theirs. IANAL, but seems
> to me there's no legal problem in distributing
> my code under the BSL, as the connection with
> the original code is distant enough. Of course,
> expert advice is most welcome here.
>
> In case something has to be done to solve this
> (if there's something to solve) somebody please
> tell me how to proceed, Thank you,

bcp should actually list those as having both licenses, which is correct, I
don't actually think you need to do anything about this.

John.