Re: Re: GNU readline and BSD license - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

From Thomas Lockhart
Subject Re: Re: GNU readline and BSD license
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Msg-id 3A48DEAF.7138A2EF@alumni.caltech.edu
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In response to Re: GNU readline and BSD license  (mlw <markw@mohawksoft.com>)
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> (3) Postgres already distributes source, although it does not appear
> that is required. pgsql inc's desire to have a two year closed source,
> they would have to make sure they made available any changes they make
> to GNU source.

This is a misinterpretation of our intent. As we've said repeatedly in
the past, any restricted distribution of our products would apply to
*layered* products and to other items not considered part of the
PostgreSQL core, and for a period of time allowing cost recovery. No
hard two year limit, and no restricted distro on anything one might
reasonably feel entitled to receiving gratis.

Sorry for any confusion.
                    - Thomas


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