Hi Bogdan, On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 4:56 PM, Bogdan Botezatu <[email protected]> wrote: > Prior to my sending the message to the list , I've analyzed the legal terms > and conditions. but since I'm neither a legal guy, nor a specialist in > LGPL, I tried to get first-hand advice directly from the specialists in > order not to (god-forbid) do something stupid and wreck my reputation or my > company's. Since between me and the FFmpeg devs are not only different > visions, but also some language barriers, I'd like to consult with you and > share an early (non-public) version of my software and the webpage hosting > it in order to be reviewed and checked for compliance. I've been developing > freeware applications for more than 6 years, so the last thing I'd wish is > to upset the FFmpeg devs.
Look at the website, it's a simple checklist. I wouldn't give you anything else than that. A) add the following text to your EULA, about dialog and every webpage where your software can be downloaded: this software contains FFmpeg <link to ffmpeg website>, licensed under the LGPLv2.1 <link to lgplv2.1 text>. Source code is available on <link>. B) make sure your EULA does not forbid reverse engineering C) make sure your EULA does not claim ownership over all the code D) make sure your EULA explains that FFmpeg is owned by the FFmpeg developers (can be in same section as A) [etc.] E) give us cookies and beer Seriously, go over the list on the webpage I linked to earlier, they're relatively simple and make complying with the LGPL very easy. Some of us are willing to consult regarding legal questions for a minor fee, e.g. Diego Biurrun does that (see http://ffmpeg.org/consulting.html). Ronald _______________________________________________ libav-user mailing list [email protected] https://lists.mplayerhq.hu/mailman/listinfo/libav-user
