Re: [boost] Decimal floating point library

From: John Maddock (john_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-02-27 12:08:14

> Boost allows distribution in compiled form with no distribution of
> source code or attribution nessecary.  Under the GPL, the FSF's belief
> is that code using GPLed code must also be released under the GPL,
> which most commercial vendors--that would be competing with IBM--would
> not do.  Under the Boost Software License, commercial closed-source
> projects can use the code just about however they like, which gives
> IBM absolutely no advantage  ( no name recognition or goodwill from
> the community ) and can help their competitors.

Right: it's not even under the LGPL, but the "full" version, which means it 
can only be used in applications also licenced under the GPL.

John.