[Tutor] Regarding licensing GPL terms

[Michael Lange]

On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:34:24 +0530
Anup Rao <anup.rao at philips.com> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I am writing an application that uses a python libary  (a *.so file) 
> generated using SWIG.
> This library  makes direct system calls to the Linux kernel. 
> This raises three questions.
> 
> a> Does this mean that the library must be distributed under GPL terms?
> 
> b> Can I distribute it as LGPL?
> 
> c> Also, does any python script that uses this module have to be 
> distributed under GPL , LGPL, or is the PSF license sufficient? 
>      My preference would be the PSF but I am not sure if it is ok.
> 
> 

Hi Anup,

maybe it is not the perfect place for this question here :)

You could start looking here:

http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/license-list.html

This page also contains a contact address that seems to be what you need:

<quote>
If you want help choosing a license, evaluating a license, or have any other questions about licenses, you can email us at <licensing at gnu.org>.
</quote>

I hope this helps

Michael