I'm interested in the Google's Wave project, it is listed as Apache License 2.0 yet the source is unavailable : Quote : Welcome to the Wave Robot Java Client Library This project hosts the JAR and the JavaDoc for the Wave Robot Java Client Library. In the near future, we will also release the source code. If you r...
Hi, I have a question the BSD license and web applications. After reading the license, it seems to me possible to use bsd licensed libraries in web applications without following under any of the conditions, is my conclusion correct? Interestingly... Condition 1 states that redistributions of source code must retain the copyright notic...
Using the Flex ant task to build our application results in the "Flex Data Visualization Trial" watermark being displayed in our charts. We have professional licenses for flex builder but do not know how to tell the ant task about these. Any help would be awesome. ...
What are the alternatives to gettext for software internationalization on projects not released under the GNU GPL? ...
I am currently writing iPhone Apps using the SDK 3.0 beta 5, which unfortunately comes with an Non Disclosure Agreement. This agreement doesn't allow developers to talk about internals of the SDK freely, they can only use the Apple forums. Does anyone know when the iPhone NDA will be over? That date will be remarkable: developers will ...
I'm about to release a piece of web based software and I'm looking for a license that will make sure that the software will be used in only one site/domain per license. Do you know of any available licenses that would meet this requirement? ...
Does anyone know if the Google polyline algorithm has a license attached to it? I would like to use the algorithm in a different mapping solution I am developing but I'm unsure of it's restrictions. There doesn't appear to be any info on the algorithm description page. ...
I'm currently developing a web app on Django/Python, and I consider moving to ASP.NET MVC. I downloaded the Visual Web Developer Express edition, read NerdDinner, and I'm ready to go. I will probably keep working on MySQL. One of the reasons I chose Django+MySQL in the first place was that it was free of charge. I'm bootstrapping a bus...
I want to use CxxTest for unit-testing in an application. I do not want to be forced to release source code or object files. The LGPL (under which CxxTest is released) is confusing on this issue. Am I ok? Do I need to do something special? ...
I know there are other similar question but this one is unique so please don't close it. I am getting ready to release a product and I'm trying to decide on how to share the code but still protect myself from competition. I want to share the code as a teaching tool from a development stand point, but I don't want it being redistributed ...
Is it (legally) possible to develop an open source solution and have a commercial "pro" version of the same product with more features? The pro version would be based on the same code base as the free one. If yes, what's the appropriate open source license for the free version? ...
Does anyone know a commonly used closed source license that allows non-commercial use of a library? I would like to provide a free (as in beer) version of the library but I don't want to release source code and I don't want people to make money with it without my permission. The reason for not giving away the source code is because I do...
I am going to offer an API description and code samples to 3rd parties so they can integrate their software with the one developed by the company i'm working for. I think I should include some kind of disclaimer in source code files headers and some kind of license terms. We want to allow them to modify the code but not to redistribut...
I have seen using of GPL code in proprietary software which is sold to customers. It seems so wrong that they are not releasing under GPL and not contributing to the Community Is there any authority to check the misuse of GPL? How misuse of GPL can be reported? ...
Looking for a clear answer on the licensing costs of WSS 3.0. I've read no fewer than 50 web sites, including every relevant MS resource, and the answer still isn't clear. We are a web host looking to provide WSS solutions to our clients as follows: Scenario 1 Company extranet with forms authentication. Every user will be an authenti...
Applications often have registration keys. It can arguably be placed in a file or in the registry. Sometimes, an application is deactivated by entry of another key, or the passing of a date, etc. Where can one safely store such information about an application be deactivated? A file isn't the answer; a backup copy can be restored to d...
I've heard about the Microsoft Action Pack, to get Microsoft licenses for a cheaper price. How do I enroll in this program? Do I need to associate myself to a Microsoft Partner to be able to subscribe to the Action Pack? Thanks ...
Is there a list of what I can and cannot do in my code using the Qt framework under the LGPL license and keep my source code closed? For instance, can I subclass Qt classes like QWidget, etc.? Thanks! ...
I'm building a project that uses source from a project that's been built from a project that uses code under MIT and GNU licences. What steps do I need to take to make sure that the source has the correct licence files in the right places? The project in question is a php plugin for another app, not an executable. ...
Question: If I install the Report Server webservice on machine A and I put the Report Manager web application on machine B ... do I need two licenses or just one? In other words, what constitutes installing SSRS 2008 on a given machine? Does the Reporting service = SSRS -OR- does any part of an SSRS install = SSRS with regards to lice...