[SciPy-user] Re-releasing Python Equations under a new license?

zunzun at zunzun.com zunzun at zunzun.com
Thu Jan 18 20:42:22 EST 2007


On Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 02:47:53PM -0700, Fernando Perez wrote:
> 
> This should (with John's permission) probably go into the scipy FAQ...

AARRGHH! - why didn't I know this?  PLEASE add it to the FAQ.


> <Many people choose the GPL when releasing a package
> because it is the most famous open source license, and did not
> consider issues such as those raised here when choosing a
> license.

Guilty as charged.


> When asked, these developers will often be amenable to
> re-releasing their code under a more permissive license.

Re-release scheduled for this weekend.  I very much appreciate
the help and advice, we "license newbies" sure need it.

I'll post again after changing the license.

     James




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