From: Martin Weber <Ephaeton@...>
Date: 2001-08-15T04:28:23+09:00
Subject: [ruby-talk:19724] Re: General (GUI/license) questions

> That is a near-religious discussions. I try to put it very simply, please
> correct me & don't kill me for simplifying a far more complex thing:

That IS a religios issue ;)

Ah btw, the biggest 'problem' is about modifying source code, not selling it

> GPL: Everybody can use your software, but they can't sell it if it's part
> of a bigger project; i.e. the Linux-Kernel is GPL
  ^ 
You modify, you have to feed back / deliver source
You use code in your program you have to deliver source

> LGPL: mainly used for libraries.. i.e. people can use your software in a
> bigger project and still sell it.  i.e. most GNU libraries are LGPL
   ^
May use without opening your *own* source to public

> BSD: Everybody can do with your software what they want.. as long as due
> credit is given.  think FreeBSD
  ^
Yup, do what you want.

"You" being the one who uses the work already done by others

> You could simply say.. you put it out under the Ruby-license.
> Please look at: http://www.ruby-lang.org/en/LICENSE.txt
  ^
Probably a good idea for us ruby fanatists ;p

Now that is afair, (and one short dive into the www.gnu.org site :p) feel 
free to flame me, you gnu guys ;)

Martin Weber