Re: XEmacs binding

On 29 Oct 2001, Yoshiki Hayashi wrote:

> > If you write an add-on to work license-wise with both XEmacs and Subersion,
> > you must be compatible with both the GPL and Apache(-style) licenses. That's
> > why I suggest the BSD.
>
> You mean if I use BSD license, other person will not be restricted to
> distribute Subversion XEmacs binding (or XEmacs Subversion binding,
> depending on the point of view) binary? Then I'll definitely use it and
> forget about other licenses.

Yes, that is exactly what I say. The so called "modified BSD license" is
deemed compatible with GPL, as can be viewed here:
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html#GPLCompatibleLicenses

Source code under the Apache or Subversion licenses don't spread to other
files, so they can be pretty liberally combined with just about everything.

A more FSF'ish person would suggest LGPL as an option too, as that is more in
the GPL spirit while still not polluting its neighbours.

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