> GPLv2+ is compatible with GPLv3+, so I see no problem with that. If > we are to export a library, then I want it to be under the GPL.
I was using the compatibility matrix here: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Licensing We have two requirements: + libroute needs to link to libnl, which is under LGPLv2 + Other GPLV2+ programs like NetworkManager should be able to link to libroute > NetworkManager is important because it is one program which will > benefit from libroute. NetworkManager is very much Linux kernel > specific, and does not run on *BSD. libroute can fix that and the > FreeBSD and NetworkManager folks are enthusiastic about it. > > Have you discussed this with the NetworkManager and FreeBSD people? > What did they say? They consider this a worthwhile endeavour. NetworkManager would need a portable libifconfig if it is to become completely portable. I am not yet working on libifconfig, but I believe Inetutils can provide that. Our current ifconfig implementation can be suitable reworked with libnl (ie. PF_NETLINK actually) on Linux and PF_ROUTE on *BSDs to achieve this. I have read these methods are better than the older ioctl ways of doing things and the respective kernel people prefer them. > Please keep in mind that you must discuss any plans you have with us > first before you promise people things. This is a free software project, and I am an unpaid volunteer working just for fun. You sound like a boss ordering her subordinate in a corporate environment. I don't like that. Firstly I never kept everyone in the dark. As I said, I did mention this in passing to you on IRC. I remember that a few people were quite suprised to know that NetworkManager is Linux-kernel specific. True, I did not use the mailing list, but then there is not too much traffic apart from Alfred, me and a few new joinees. And please, saying that people have beome inactive do no amount to insulting them. Atleast not in my book.
