Re: Feedback on free software licence

[Alexander Terekhov]

John Hasler wrote:
> 
> Tristan writes:
> > However, I believe that such a licence would break compatibility with the
> > GPL (and probably most other free software licences).  Am I correct?
> 
> Yes.

No. GPL "incompatibility" is a myth. 

> 
> > I suppose this might discourage people from contributing to the
> > project...
> 
> It would discourage me.

My, what a loss.

> 
> > ...and would also preclude the inclusion of or linking to GPL-covered
> > third-party code.
> 
> If you included any of my code you would hear from my lawyer.

http://www.oslawblog.com/2005/01/static-linking-gpl-and-lgpl.html#c110606663777399433

And what say you (and/or your lawyer)?

> 
> You might want to look at one of the other licenses such as the MPL.  Try
> to avoid writing your own.

Sun's CDDL is better version of MPL. Of course the CPL/EPL is the best.

regards,
alexander.