Re: [Boost-users] derivative work

From: me22 (me22.ca_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-06-11 14:26:59

On 09/06/07, Ruediger Berlich <ruediger.berlich_at_[hidden]> wrote:
> My understanding of the term "derivative work" is that it applies to
> modifications of the original code only, not to software _using_ the code.
> I.e., if I were to modify the code in shared_ptr.hpp, then of course I
> would have to include the original Copyright notices and license terms.
>
> Whereas, if I use shared_ptr in my software, I do not need to list the
> original Copyright notices and license terms. Plus, the Copyright of my own
> cose is solely with me.
>
Copyright of your own code is always solely with you.

Of course IANAL, but Lawrence Rosen is, so you might want to read his
book on software licensing: http://rosenlaw.com/oslbook.htm

~ Scott McMurray