Hi devs, since XMLHttpRequest.js had changed its license from Apache license to LGPL (see also http://trac.openlayers.org/ticket/2065), we have problems with rolling in new versions of the library (see also Roald's remark about GPL infringement in that particular ticket).
Since the author is based in The Netherlands, I decided to contact him to ask if we would consider relicensing to the previous Apache license, and he agreed to this (see below). Does this mean we will be able to upgrade XMLHttpRequest in the future, or do we need more from him? Best regards, Bart ------------------------- Oorspronkelijk bericht ------------------------- Onderwerp: Re: XMLHttpRequest.js license Van: "Sergey Ilinsky" <ser...@ilinsky.com> Datum: Wo, 21 april, 2010 10:45 am Aan: bart...@osgis.nl -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bart, I authorize OpenLayers to get the latest version of XMLHttpRequest.js library and use it under Apache license (Just replace the license note in the file). Is the written confirmation sufficient? Yes, I am based in the Netherlands, living in Amsterdam. Have worked for Backbase for 3 years, now working at Nedstat. In my free time I am busy with Ample SDK <http://www.amplesdk.com/>, new JavaScript GUI Framework (also open source) which among other features such as support for XUL also bring SVG to all browsers and more. Do you arrange some meet-ups with people working on OpenLayers or other client-side developers in Amsterdam? I would be interested in getting acquainted with you and others. Sergey/ On 21 April 2010 07:29, <bart...@osgis.nl> wrote: > Hi Sergey, > > the OpenLayers project (http://www.openlayers.org) uses your > XMLHttpRequest.js library, but now has trouble upgrading because of your > license change from Apache license to LGPL. > > Would you consider relicensing your library under Apache for the > OpenLayers project? > > TIA. > > Btw, I see you are also based in The Netherlands? > > Best regards, > Bart > >
Bart,
I authorize OpenLayers to get the latest version of XMLHttpRequest.js library and use it under Apache license (Just replace the license note in the file). Is the written confirmation sufficient?
Yes, I am based in the Netherlands, living in Amsterdam. Have worked for Backbase for 3 years, now working at Nedstat. In my free time I am busy with Ample SDK, new _javascript_ GUI Framework (also open source) which among other features such as support for XUL also bring SVG to all browsers and more.
Do you arrange some meet-ups with people working on OpenLayers or other client-side developers in Amsterdam? I would be interested in getting acquainted with you and others.
Sergey/
On 21 April 2010 07:29, <bart...@osgis.nl> wrote:
Hi Sergey,
the OpenLayers project (http://www.openlayers.org) uses your
XMLHttpRequest.js library, but now has trouble upgrading because of your
license change from Apache license to LGPL.
Would you consider relicensing your library under Apache for the
OpenLayers project?
TIA.
Btw, I see you are also based in The Netherlands?
Best regards,
Bart
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