From: Jonas Hartmann <Mail@...>
Date: 2005-04-22T05:10:01+09:00
Subject: Re: Ruby License Question

Yukihiro Matsumoto wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> In message "Re: Ruby License Question"
>     on Thu, 21 Apr 2005 03:53:45 +0900, Jonas Hartmann <Mail@Jonas-Hartmann.com> writes:
> 
> |does 2. a.) allow to use modified versions of any code under the ruby 
> |liscense to develop closed source commercial software out of projects 
> |under ruby liscense?
> 
> Yes, unless you distribute your modified version as named "Ruby".
> 
> |If I ever find a bug or missing feature in FSDB I will fix it and 
> |submit the fix, that won't be a problem.
> |
> |But what about developing closed source software with/ontop of ruby 
> |and FSDB, may I do that?
> 
> That won't be a problem either, provided you follow the instruction in
> the terms in the COPYING file.
> 
> Ruby's License is a dual with GPL friendly terms (GPL itself) and
> commercial friendly terms that don't require disclosing your source.
> If you want to link Ruby with GPL software, choose GPL terms; if you
> want not to publish your source code, choose Artistic like terms.
> You can use & modify my code for free (as in free drink), but do not
> prohibit others to apply GPL terms to the original source code.
> 
> 							matz.
Thank you!

   Jonas