Re: [boost] Can a Boost library use a component like GMP and mfpr that have a LGPL license ?

Subject: Re: [boost] Can a Boost library use a component like GMP and mfpr that have a LGPL license ?
From: Steve M. Robbins (steve_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-03-22 21:21:22

On Sun, Mar 22, 2009 at 05:42:47PM -0000, Paul A. Bristow wrote:

> > Yes, there are certainly lots of examples of external dependencies.
> 
> I understand that there are dependencies, but are those libraries being used
> in items that are being *sold*?
> 
> Lots of people are no doubt using Boost.Python, but are they selling
> products using it?
> 
> The proposed GTL sounds to me as though it is a prime candidate for
> inclusion in actual 'Sat-Navy' products.
> 
> Does this make any difference?

Not in my view.  Why do you ask the question?  Is there some reason
you think it might matter whether the Boost libraries appear in
products being sold?

Cheers,
-Steve