Freek Dijkstra <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > OpenSSL does give that permission: > http://www.openssl.org/support/faq.html#LEGAL2 (last paragraph of > answer)
The OpenSSL license requires an ad for Eric Young on all software using it. The GPL conflicts with that requirement. > Netatalk is willing to give it, but can not: > It is practically unrealistic to ask every possible contributor (including > samba and libiconv contributors) to make this exception to the GPL licence. > http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=890674&group_id=864 > 2&atid=358642 Well, then what you're really saying is that the Samba and Libiconv folks have offered their software under the GPL, and won't give permission for the OpenSSL exception. So this isn't just a failing of licenses; it's a legitimate disagreement between some copyright holders. > It is sad that despite all copyright holders are more then willing to > co-operate, there still is something holding them back. Yes -- the rest of the copyright holders. Bug the Samba/libiconv folks if you like, but I suggest you blame Eric Young. He could make this issue go away by behaving in a less unmutual manner. -Brian -- Brian Sniffen [EMAIL PROTECTED]