libgcj / Classpath relicensing and cooperation

Sat Apr 1 00:00:00 GMT 2000

Bryce McKinlay <bryce@albatross.co.nz> writes:
> - LGPL does NOT prohibit static linking of LGPL'ed code into a proprietary
> application, however it does require that a dynamically linked or
> re-linkable version of the application must also be made available. (this
> is why cyghat doesnt like it?)

First, note there is no exception for embedded systems, for which
dynamic linking is usually not an option. Second, even if proprietary
applications *could* use LGPL'd libraries, it adds significant extra
hassle, and enough extra complication and uncertainly that it would
drive many customers elsewhere. Thus LGPL is not, never has been,
and probably never will be an license that Cygnus/RedHat can accept
for target libraries (i.e. those that get linked into customer
applications).
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	--Per Bothner
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