Re: [Boost-users] derivative work

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-06-12 22:38:26

on Mon Jun 11 2007, Ruediger Berlich <ruediger.berlich-AT-iwr.fzk.de> wrote:

>> It is my understanding that derivative means a work based 
>> on something.  Since your code uses shared_ptr it would then be "based
>> on" shared_ptr.
>
> But that is exactly where clarification is needed. My understanding
> of the phrase "derivative works" differs from yours, and I suspect
> that this will be the case for many people.

It has a very well-understood legal meaning.  Our intention really
doesn't matter much in a court of law, which is why we had a lawyer
write a license very carefully so there would be no ambiguity.  I
*really* suggest that you consult a lawyer if you have any uncertainty
about this.

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