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"Schewe, Jon (MN65)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > I don't like Ant for two reasons:
> >
> > 1. it's hard to reuse project definitions
>
> Yes, this can be a problem, I've ended up writing some templates that I just
> start with each time I define a new project.
>
> > 2. it's not GPLed/LGPLed
>
> But it is BSD license, which is even more open than GPL/LGPL, so why is this
> a problem?
BSD software can NOT be used with GPL software when distributed. The two
licenses are incompatible. The GPL states that it is compatible with any
sublicense (which adds no additional restrictions) but the BSD adds a
"advertising clause" which breaks this.
The BSD is not more "open" in the strictest sense. It is Free Software but does
not preserve the rights of the author in cases of significant violation.
Witness the MIT license problem with Kerberos with MS adding proprietary
extensions.
I have been slightly pushing the ASF to Dual license their software as BSD/GPL
(developers can pick). ( I haven't had a ton of time. ) I would encourage anyone
here to do the same.
Kevin
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