Re: [boost] Boost licensing information

Subject: Re: [boost] Boost licensing information
From: Michael Caisse (mcaisse-lists_at_[hidden])
Date: 2017-04-13 15:59:10

On 4/13/17 08:49, Niall Douglas via Boost wrote:
>>> New libraries can be licensed under improved licences so long as they
>>> are compatible with the Boost licence and meet the licence
>>> requirements at http://www.boost.org/development/requirements.html.
>>
>> Hypothetically, yes. In practice, no. If it's not BSL, it's not going
>> into Boost.
> 
> That's a pretty arrogant statement.
> 
> It's down to the review manager in question at the time of review.
> Unless you're the review manager, your vote is just one of many considered.
> 
> Niall
> 

It is significantly more complicated than that. If it isn't BSL it would
need to be reviewed by SFC's counsel and we would need to weigh the
benefits over the confusion.

-- 
Michael Caisse
Ciere Consulting
ciere.com