[Qgis-developer] GPLv2+ files and GPLv3+ files

[Marco Hugentobler]

Hi devs

Following up on ticket 3432 (License conflict with GPLv3+ libs), I had a 
discussion with Volker about it . The conclusion was that there is no conflict, 
but the only way to distribute QGIS currently is under the terms of the GPLv3. 
This is because most of the source files are under GPLv2+ (version2 or any 
later version). However, PAL and the sqlanywhere plugin/provider sources are 
GPLv3+.

In my opinion, GPLv3 shouldn't be a problem for the project. From the GNU 
page, the major changes seem to be a clause that forbids discriminatory patent 
deals and one that does not allow sueing DRM hackers.

Regards,
Marco


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