can i use Apache Software License 2.0 lib in Commercial application

Question

Hello all i like to use some Java libs that have Apache Software License 2.0 i do not want to modify them at all just use them . this is commercial application . do i need to open source my application ? what are the restrictions with this license is it like LGPL ? Thanks p.s I did read the Apache Software License PAQ , but it was hard to understand what i can/can't do Thanks

Answer 1

You can use Apache-licensed libraries in your program so long as you include a copy of the Apache license, and you display a copy of the required copyright notice wherever your program displays copyright notices, for example in an installer package or "about" screen.