Hei,
I am a bit confused - it seems to me like there are 2 things you post
aboout. One is the updating of the old JUMP plugin and a second one is
the eziLink issue. Am I right?
on eziLink: ... that is an interesting issue. And I more or less aggree
with your oppinion on the "free" use tools that build upon free software.
Unfortunately it is not to see if HOW the software is coupled with JUMP.
So if one builds a plugin that uses JUMP on one side and an independent
library that does not use any JUMP functionality on the other side, then
they fall not under the requirements of the GPL (only the plugin code).
One would need to look on the integration (i.e. the source code) to find
that out.
However, I am going to send this answer to the old jump-user list and
the jpp-developer list as well - hoping that we can also get some
feedback from original JUMP people and other developers.
regards,
stefan
Mars schrieb:
Hello OpenJUMP' ers
I have found a very curious plugin for JUMP that I would like to be
able to make use of. It is part of the Original development of JUMP
under guidance and sponsorship of the BC government.
http://www.vividsolutions.com/JUMP/plugins.htm
Since this plugin is developed under the same license as the original
JUMP (GNU GPLv2) I was hoping I would be able to find a helpful soul
or two to implement this plugin for OpenJUMP, and update it a bit to
work with the current XML schema provided by the BC Government.
EziLink is based on the JUMP code under GPLv2 and is being dangled in
front of the public at a cost of $5000.00, to unlock the esf-
submission plugin. I understand the right to ask for gratis of
distribution but do not believe "locking" the OpenSource code from use
unless paying $5000.000 is in the spirit of the GPL.
You can have a look yourself: http://www.ezilink.com/sales.php
If you wish I can provide you with the application as I feel
absolutely obligated to share the application under GPLv2
and you can look and see if you agree with me.
In any case I would like there to be a solution available for small
woodland licensees and small forestry consultants who can not afford
the $5000.00 license but need a tool to upload any information to the
BC government since the Electronic Submission Framework is the
required avenue for any reporting and submitting to the government.
I see no harm done on the side of the OpenSource community and only
see EziLink as being in defiance of the GPL.
Thank you for your time and reading.
I really hope to hear from someone, anyone.
Thank you,
Mars Sjoden
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