[Opensim-dev] LL Viewer code license change

[Dickson, Mike (ISS Software)]

Understood, thanks Adam. Your perspective on the LGPL was closer to mine hence the reason I asked.  But I understand the core team needs time to consider their position.  Personally I think if it's possible to open it up that's a good thing as it may encourage some collaboration between viewer and server development.

Mike

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From: opensim-dev-bounces at lists.berlios.de [mailto:opensim-dev-bounces at lists.berlios.de] On Behalf Of Frisby, Adam
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 12:10 AM
To: opensim-dev at lists.berlios.de
Subject: Re: [Opensim-dev] LL Viewer code license change

Yes and no - it's a bit complex.

The LGPL is a much less risky license for us to work with - since if it turns out developer code is infringing, it is possible to convert that into a separate library and distribute accordingly under the LGPL. 

Nonetheless, it's a welcome change - but we might have to hold until we've got some formal advice before changing the contributor agreement.

Adam