Unfortunately, it is a closed source software(i think). coz, this AV is only distribute as a bundle with the magazine. Even we can't get the AV from their website. I don't think they have will to release the sourcecode.
regards, Reza Geoff Partridge wrote: > If you release sourcecode for PCMAV it will not violate. > > Geoff > > > > On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 9:57 PM, Pandu Poluan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Okay, thanks for the pointer. >> >> Problem is, I am not the programmer of the program in question. But the >> issue of whether the program violates the GPL or not is still a polemic in >> my place. >> >> The program is called PCMAV, and the program can be downloaded here: >> (each link a different version of the program) >> http://rapidshare.com/files/130842014/PCMAV-1.5.zip >> http://rapidshare.com/files/123822011/PCMAV-1.4.zip >> http://rapidshare.com/files/116129695/PCMAV-1.3.zip >> http://rapidshare.com/files/109574110/PCMAV-1.2.zip >> >> The program is a freeware, *but* does not use GPL. >> >> Now, based on the instructions here: >> (in Indonesian language, I'll explain below) >> >> http://maseko.com/2007/09/21/pcmav-kenali-lebih-banyak-virus-dengan-library-clamav-09x/ >> >> In essence, the instructions say: To integrate PCMAV with ClamAV, all you >> have to do is to copy the files libclamav.dll, libclamunrar.dll and >> libclamunrar_iface.dll, along with the latest databases main.cvd and >> daily.cvd into the same folder where PCMAV is installed. >> >> Now, we are at an impasse; some say PCMAV is violating the GPL. Others say >> it is not. Based on the above, what's your take on PCMAV? >> >> I hope to have a definitive answer so that we can put the question to rest. >> >> >> Thank you for your help. >> >> >> Rgds, >> >> {p} >> >> >> >> On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 2:54 PM, Nigel Horne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> Pandu Poluan wrote: >>> >>> My question is: If I create a program that can *optionally* use >> libclamav, >>>> must that program be GPL-licensed as well? >>>> >>> The short answer is "no", there is no obligation for the new program to >> be >>> licensed under the GPL. >>> The creation of a program that optionally makes function calls to a >> program >>> licensed under the GPL should not create an obligation to distribute the >> new >>> program under the GPL. >>> >>> -Nigel >>> >>> -- >>> Nigel Horne, [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Director of Product Management (ClamAV), Sourcefire, >>> http://www.sourcefire.com >>> +44 1226 241048 or +1 706 705 4022 FAX: +44 870 705 9334, Skype: >> nigelhorne >>> Come to Las Vegas to see the latest in Sourcefire and open source >>> innovation. >>> Register at www.bossconference.com by September 30th to save $200! >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> http://lists.clamav.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/clamav-win32 >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Pandu E Poluan >> My website: http://pandu.poluan.info/ >> _______________________________________________ >> http://lists.clamav.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/clamav-win32 >> >> > _______________________________________________ > http://lists.clamav.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/clamav-win32 > _______________________________________________ http://lists.clamav.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/clamav-win32
