As long as it is a separate extension there is no problem, but if you bundle it in such a way that it is an integral part of the core then you might get into trouble.
On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 9:35 PM, Derric Atzrott <datzr...@alizeepathology.com> wrote: >>> Well if it's a MediaWiki extension, it has to be GPL-compatible, otherwise >>> using it as part of MediaWiki violates the core's own GPL license. >> >>Wrong. WMF can use any software they like on their servers... even >>propriatary software. They are _using_ it, not _distributing_ it. >> >>Compatible licencing is only relevant on software that is distributed, >>in the WMF's case, MediaWiki and related extensions. > > I wasn't even aware though that extensions to be distributed needed to be > licensed under something that is GPL compatible. It's been a while since I > read the GPL. > > Looking back over it again (well the FAQ actually), that is very > non-intuitive... we'd need to fork the Mediawiki process to allow non-GPL > extensions to be distributed? > > I might have to look into licenses again and make sure what I use is GPL > compatible. The GPL is such a pain sometimes.... > > Thank you, > Derric Atzrott > > > _______________________________________________ > Wikitech-l mailing list > Wikitech-l@lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l _______________________________________________ Wikitech-l mailing list Wikitech-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l
