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[LDM #JBM-625382]: LDM license?

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  • Subject: [LDM #JBM-625382]: LDM license?
  • Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:42:58 -0600
Jeff,

The redistribution and usage rights are stated in the paragraph that's before 
the numbered conditions:

"Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without 
modification,
are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:"

In other words, you can do whatever you want providing you meet the numbered 
conditions.

This license is the standard "3-clause BSD license" with the addition of an 
anti-software-patent clause.

> Steve (or whomever),
> 
> Apologies but I'm still a bit uncertain. I looked at the COPYRIGHT file and 
> item #4 starts with "This license shall ... . " yet I'm still uncertain of 
> the details of the license.
> 
> Items #1 and #2 discuss keeping the COPYRIGHT with the code. Item #3 says 
> that Unidata doesn't endorse anything. But I don't see anything about the 
> ability usage rights or redistribution rights (can we make money if we 
> resell?), etc. I was hoping for a license statement like GPLv2 or Apache or 
> something like that.
> 
> Unfortunately, Amazon can be real sticklers about the license of applications 
> so that's why I'm asking so many questions (thanks for the patience).
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Jeff

Regards,
Steve Emmerson

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: JBM-625382
Department: Support LDM
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed