Re: [boost] LLVM license compatibility with BSL

Subject: Re: [boost] LLVM license compatibility with BSL
From: Jens Weller (JensWeller_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-09-28 05:49:33

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> Datum: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:34:58 +0100
> Von: Anthony Williams <anthony.ajw_at_[hidden]>
> An: boost_at_[hidden]
> Betreff: Re: [boost] LLVM license compatibility with BSL

> John Maddock <boost.regex_at_[hidden]> writes:
> 
> >> I have found quite useful to adapt the test for llvm/libc++
> >> ratio/chrono to test Boost.Ratio and Boost.Chrono.
> >> But Anthony has signaled me that maybe there is a compatibility
> >> problem with the license included in these files.
> >
> > The following requirement on that license:
> >
> > * Binaries derived from LLVM must reproduce the copyright notice
> > (e.g. in an included readme file).
> >
> > Is incompatible with the BSL.
> 
> That was my concern. However, this is *test* code. Do we require the BSL
> (or a compatible license) for the tests as well as the main library
> code?

How do you want to test a boost library, without deriving a work (testcase) from it?

regards,

Jens Weller

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