Re: [Boost-Users] Graph library license

From: Jeremy Siek (jsiek_at_[hidden])
Date: 2001-12-01 13:07:55

On Sat, 1 Dec 2001, Jeff Garland wrote:

jeff>
jeff> This question recently got added to the user FAQ on the Wiki.  Here's my
jeff> interpretation, but I thought I would boost it here so Jeremy or others might
jeff> comment....
jeff>
jeff> http://www.crystalclearsoftware.com/cgi-bin/boost_wiki/wiki.pl?BoostUserFAQ
jeff>
jeff> Q How should I interpret the Boost Graph Library license? As I
jeff> read it, it doesn't even look like I'm allowed to use it.
jeff> Since I am looking for a graph library for use in a (semi)
jeff> commercial project, this is quite important.
jeff>
jeff> A. There should not be a problem. Based on the 1_25_0 license
jeff> it looks like: 'You may not charge a fee for this Package
jeff> itself. However, you may distribute this Package in aggregate
jeff> with other (possibly commercial) programs as part of a larger
jeff> (possibly commercial) software distribution '

That is correct. You are certainly allowed to use the BGL in a commercial
product and redistribute it. You just can't charge a fee over and above a
reasonable copying fee for the BGL itself. But you can, of course, charge
whatever you want for your own software built on top of the BGL.

Cheers,
Jeremy

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