RE: [Boost-users] Re: Copyright notice in redistributed object fi les

From: Jim.Hyslop (Jim.Hyslop_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-05-21 12:40:35

David Abrahams wrote:
> "Jim.Hyslop" <Jim.Hyslop_at_[hidden]> writes:
> > If your code is derived from Boost, i.e. you have taken the 
> Boost code and
> > modified it, then I think whether or not you can put it in 
> the public domain
> > will depend on the extent of your modifications.
> 
> Though on that point I'm less certain, I'm still pretty sure that's
> incorrect [IANAL].  Derivative works must carry the Boost license:
Ah, of course. I forgot the "derivative works" part of the license. I should
have reviewed the license before responding. My apologies.

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Jim Hyslop
Senior Software Designer
Leitch Technology International Inc. (http://www.leitch.com)
Columnist, C/C++ Users Journal (http://www.cuj.com/experts)