Thread: Re: [GENERAL] PostgreSQL Licence: GNU/GPL
On Tue, 22 Jan 2002, Thomas Lockhart wrote: > ... > > You are, but it's alright. What we're trying to head off is the > > repeated "why not gpl" issue. By only saying that we like the bsd > > license and plan on staying with it only invites more why's, as we've > > experienced every time in the past, and the end result is we have to > > explain which, of course, only invites more comments, why's, etc. This > > simple explanation will *hopefully* put it to rest. There will be no > > reason to ask why when that answer is already given. > > Hmm. But it isn't a simple explanation, it invites controversy and > argument, and it isn't necessary. I appreciate your efforts to find some > other phrasing while still addressing "why don't we switch?", but imho > that line of explanation just shouldn't be there, period. > > Let's get back to the FAQ issue. There are two questions which might be > asked and which might be included in a FAQ: > > 1) Q: Why does PostgreSQL have a BSD license? > A: PostgreSQL was developed at Berkeley and open-sourced under the > BSD license. That license has served us well over many years. > > 2) Q: Why does PostgreSQL not have a GPL license? > A: See (1) It's worth a try if you actually think it'll work, but as many times as I've seen it come up I seriously doubt #2 will settle it and the complaints of trying to sidestep the issue will be the new platform for those wanting it changed. Vince. -- ========================================================================== Vince Vielhaber -- KA8CSH email: vev@michvhf.com http://www.pop4.net 56K Nationwide Dialup from $16.00/mo at Pop4 Networking Online Campground Directory http://www.camping-usa.com Online Giftshop Superstore http://www.cloudninegifts.com ==========================================================================
Hi all,
I have an addition for it :
Vince Vielhaber wrote:
>
> On Tue, 22 Jan 2002, Thomas Lockhart wrote:
<snip>
> >
> > 1) Q: Why does PostgreSQL have a BSD license?
> > A: PostgreSQL was developed at Berkeley and open-sourced under the
> > BSD license. That license has served us well over many years.
> >
> > 2) Q: Why does PostgreSQL not have a GPL license?
> > A: See (1)
3) Q: Can I try and convince you guys to use the GPL, or maybe even just
add the GPL to PostgreSQL?
A: No. You will be ignored and/or flamed depending on how people
feel at the time.
Probably flamed.
And probably with enthusiasm. :)
Don't do it.
+ Justin
>
> It's worth a try if you actually think it'll work, but as many times as
> I've seen it come up I seriously doubt #2 will settle it and the
> complaints of trying to sidestep the issue will be the new platform for
> those wanting it changed.
>
> Vince.
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On Wed, 23 Jan 2002, Justin Clift wrote: > Hi all, > > I have an addition for it : > > Vince Vielhaber wrote: > > > > On Tue, 22 Jan 2002, Thomas Lockhart wrote: > <snip> > > > > > > 1) Q: Why does PostgreSQL have a BSD license? > > > A: PostgreSQL was developed at Berkeley and open-sourced under the > > > BSD license. That license has served us well over many years. > > > > > > 2) Q: Why does PostgreSQL not have a GPL license? > > > A: See (1) > > 3) Q: Can I try and convince you guys to use the GPL, or maybe even just > add the GPL to PostgreSQL? > A: No. You will be ignored and/or flamed depending on how people > feel at the time. > > Probably flamed. > > And probably with enthusiasm. :) > > Don't do it. I'm thinking we should just use Lincoln's verbage and be done with it. Vince. -- ========================================================================== Vince Vielhaber -- KA8CSH email: vev@michvhf.com http://www.pop4.net 56K Nationwide Dialup from $16.00/mo at Pop4 Networking Online Campground Directory http://www.camping-usa.com Online Giftshop Superstore http://www.cloudninegifts.com ==========================================================================
...
> And probably with enthusiasm. :)
:)
- Thomas
Justin Clift wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have an addition for it : > > Vince Vielhaber wrote: > > > > On Tue, 22 Jan 2002, Thomas Lockhart wrote: > <snip> > > > > > > 1) Q: Why does PostgreSQL have a BSD license? > > > A: PostgreSQL was developed at Berkeley and open-sourced under the > > > BSD license. That license has served us well over many years. > > > > > > 2) Q: Why does PostgreSQL not have a GPL license? > > > A: See (1) > > 3) Q: Can I try and convince you guys to use the GPL, or maybe even just > add the GPL to PostgreSQL? > A: No. You will be ignored and/or flamed depending on how people > feel at the time. > > Probably flamed. > > And probably with enthusiasm. :) > > Don't do it. 4) Q: Why is it when I try to convince you guys to use the GPL, my email server gets clobbered for days. A: See 3.
Vince Vielhaber wrote: > > On Wed, 23 Jan 2002, Justin Clift wrote: > > > Hi all, > > > > I have an addition for it : > > > > Vince Vielhaber wrote: > > > > > > On Tue, 22 Jan 2002, Thomas Lockhart wrote: > > <snip> > > > > > > > > 1) Q: Why does PostgreSQL have a BSD license? > > > > A: PostgreSQL was developed at Berkeley and open-sourced under the > > > > BSD license. That license has served us well over many years. > > > > > > > > 2) Q: Why does PostgreSQL not have a GPL license? > > > > A: See (1) > > > > 3) Q: Can I try and convince you guys to use the GPL, or maybe even just > > add the GPL to PostgreSQL? > > A: No. You will be ignored and/or flamed depending on how people > > feel at the time. > > > > Probably flamed. > > > > And probably with enthusiasm. :) > > > > Don't do it. > > I'm thinking we should just use Lincoln's verbage and be done > with it. I wasn't serious. :) + Justin > > Vince. > -- > ========================================================================== > Vince Vielhaber -- KA8CSH email: vev@michvhf.com http://www.pop4.net > 56K Nationwide Dialup from $16.00/mo at Pop4 Networking > Online Campground Directory http://www.camping-usa.com > Online Giftshop Superstore http://www.cloudninegifts.com > ========================================================================== -- "My grandfather once told me that there are two kinds of people: those who work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was less competition there." - Indira Gandhi