[Qgis-developer] QIGS GPL -> LGPL - Tigers, Lions and Bears Oh My!

Noli Sicad nsicad at gmail.com
Thu Nov 17 03:58:33 EST 2011


> The GPL and LGPL only take effect on *distribution*. This means if you
> build software for in-house (e.g. to be used only within your
> organisation) there is no need to release the source code. So an
> organisation can pay a contractor to do work for them and never make
> it public.

So, the Marco's statement is nothing to do with QGIS GPL license.

I thought that Marco is talking about QGIS. He is just talking general
terms regarding software development GPL, not particular to current
QGIS license.

Noli


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