[Python-Dev] IPv6 and Windows

[Guido van Rossum]

> > # If you redistribute the SOFTWARE and/or your Source Modifications,
> > # or any portion thereof as provided above, you agree: (i) to
> > # distribute the SOFTWARE only in conjunction with, and as part of,
> > # your Source Modifications which add significant functionality to the
> > # SOFTWARE; (ii) to distribute the SOFTWARE and/or your Source
> > # Modifications solely as part of your research and not in any
> > # commercial product; (iii) the SOFTWARE and/or your Source
> > # Modifications will not be distributed for profit; (iv) to retain all
> > # branding, copyright and trademark notices included with the SOFTWARE
> > # and include a copy of this EULA with any distribution of the
> > # SOFTWARE, or any portion thereof; and (v) to indemnify, hold
> > # harmless, and defend Microsoft from and against any claims or
> > # lawsuits, including attorneys' fees, that arise or result from
> > # the use or distribution of your Source Modifications.
> > 
> > I don't know whether this is acceptable or not.
> 
> Most likely not: there are lots of commercial Python users out there
> who wouldn't like these clauses at all... we'd also lose the GPL
> compatibility.

Don't even *think* about using code with that license.

--Guido van Rossum (home page: http://www.python.org/~guido/)