06-08-2010, 07:44 PM
LGPL: It was designed as a compromise...
The main difference between the GPL and the LGPL is that the latter can be linked to (in the case of a library, 'used by') a non-(L)GPLed program, regardless of whether it is free software or proprietary software.
This is a wise move for MyBB and a great time to be alive!
The main difference between the GPL and the LGPL is that the latter can be linked to (in the case of a library, 'used by') a non-(L)GPLed program, regardless of whether it is free software or proprietary software.
- Open-source purists can remain as "pure" as they want to.
- Cooperation for mutual benefit will remain alive and well.
and - Businesses and competitive people can compete for profits as the use of MyBB grows.
This is a wise move for MyBB and a great time to be alive!