Re: [Boost-users] GNU GPL

From: Jeff Garland (jeff_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-04-02 20:50:42

On Sat, 02 Apr 2005 21:00:31 +0200, Uzytkownik wrote
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> Could I use Boost in program under GPL?
> Regards.

Yes.  This answer is iroinically in the license FAQ describing the difference
between the boost license and the GPL...

>From http://www.boost.org/more/license_info.html

The Boost license permits the creation of derivative works for commercial or
non-commercial use with no legal requirement to release your source code.
Other differences include Boost not requiring reproduction of copyright
messages for object code redistribution, and the fact that the Boost license
is not "viral": if you distribute your own code along with some Boost code,
the Boost license applies only to the Boost code (and modified versions
thereof); you are free to license your own code under any terms you like. 

Jeff