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Re: IBM doesn't like the GPL


From: Alexander Terekhov
Subject: Re: IBM doesn't like the GPL
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:40:19 +0100

Thufir Hawat wrote:
[...]
> You have it backwards.  When *sun* licenses software, IBM likes apache/
> BSD type licenses.  When *IBM* licenses software, ie gnu/linux, IBM likes

Linux is an exception to the rule. 

It is no secret that IBM treats [L]GPL'd code like a kind of toxic 
waste, so to speak. The general rule is "seek for alternative". 

>From IBM's FAQ regarding open source: 

"There are very few cases where distribution of third party GPL/LGPL 
code is appropriate; thus, most cases will NOT be approved. Discuss any 
proposed plan with your business executive and local legal EARLY. Look 
for alternatives to distribution of third party GPL/LGPL code."

"The Level 1 List contains packages and components that can be reviewed 
at Level 1 for product usage. All packages and components have 
previously completed OSSC review and approval, including completion of 
the legal Enhanced Pedigree Review (code scan, web investigation, and 
project inquiry) and received appropriate business and legal approvals. 
None of the packages and components on the Level 1 List are licensed 
under the GPL." 

"The Level 2 List contains packages that have previously completed OSSC 
review and approval, including completion of the legal Enhanced Pedigree 
Review (code scan, web investigation, and project inquiry) and 
appropriate business and legal approvals. For products that plan to use 
any of these open source packages, an OSSC proposal checklist must be 
submitted and will be processed at Level 2. None of the packages on the 
Level 2 List are licensed under the GPL."

regards,
alexander.

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