[Boost-users] Re: about license

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-04-01 10:24:38

Jonathan Arnold <jdarnold_at_[hidden]> writes:

> So if we use boost in our program:
>
> 1] If we sell it as a compiled program, we can retain our own license
>
> 2] If we sell it to a customer who wants the source code too, we have
> to use the boost license, and thus the customer is free to give our
> source code away at that point?

Only the Boost code must use the Boost license; you can put any
license terms you wish on your own code.  Why would you think
otherwise?

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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