Lpc2000

At 02:46 AM 11/21/05 +0000, seangra wrote:
>--- In lpc2000@yahoogroups.com, Tom Walsh <tom@o...> wrote:
> >
> > seangra wrote:
> >
> > >Note that the LGPL quite explicitly states that if you maintain
> > >the LGPL'd code in it's own library, and use a shared library
> > >methodology to use it, you don't have to make available any of
> > >your own code.  The only code you have to make available is any
> > >portions of the LGPL'd code that you modified.
> > >
> > I think you mis-spoke when you used the term "shared library" and
> > you meant to say "dynamically linked library"?
> >
> > A.k.a. runtime linking of program code + library code at the time
> > it is executed.
>
>I agree with your interpretation, however I'm just using the
>language of the LGPL itself.  Section 6b starts with "Use
>a suitable shared library mechanism for linking with the Library".
>Nowhere in the LGPL does it mention "dynamic".

'Shared' in this case I believe refers to the Linux equivalent to a dll. I 
don't see a way to achieve that in a micro in any sort of useful manner.


> > >What this does mean, however, is that if you don't use an
> > >external library then you can't charge for your application
> > >anymore, because you must provide it for free to anyone who asks.
> > >
> > Not true.  You can sell programs which are based upon OSS
> > software, or are programs derived from OSS software.   It is
> > called "value added" and is entirely possible to do under GPL +
> > LGPL.  By doing so, you still must abide the original license
> > terms.   The use of the terms "GPL" and "LGPL" mean freedom not
> > free.
>
> >From what I understand if you do not use an external library then
>under the terms of the LGPL you (essentially) must provide the
>application to anyone who wants it.  If you must give it away for
>free (or a nominal charge) then how can you sell it?

You can sell it, you just have to provide something that your users can use 
to link to a (possibly modified) copy of the library to recreate the 
original application.  I belive you can still place restrictions on your 
portion of the application so that it cannot be legally re-sold or 
distributed.  Of course if all the guts of your application is in the LGPL 
library that doesn't give you much protection but that is rather the 
point.  There is no requirement that you give away the application at no-cost.

Robert

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