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[jira] [Commented] (LEGAL-192) Why is LGPL not allowed
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ASF GitHub Bot commented on LEGAL-192:
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Github user fommil commented on the pull request:
https://github.com/apache/incubator-spark/pull/575#issuecomment-35548061
@srowen I've asked the question. I'm interested to see the response: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/LEGAL-192
> Why is LGPL not allowed
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>
> Key: LEGAL-192
> URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/LEGAL-192
> Project: Legal Discuss
> Issue Type: Question
> Reporter: Sam Halliday
>
> According to http://www.apache.org/legal/resolved.html the LGPL is not allowed because
> "The LGPL is ineligible primarily due to the restrictions it places on larger works, violating the third license criterion. Therefore, LGPL-licensed works must not be included in Apache products."
> where part three is
> "The license must not place restrictions on the distribution of larger works, other than to require that the covered component still complies with the conditions of its license."
> But I see no conflict here with regard to distribution. The license clearly states that software which uses LGPL software can be distributed under whatever license the developer wishes:
> http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl-2.1.html
> The LGPL does, however, require that any changes to the LGPL component is released as LGPL (including source code).
> I have an LGPL library and there is a desire to see it included in an Apache project. Since my project places no constraint on the distribution of the larger work, I do not see why I should have to change the license in order to comply with these rules.
> If I was using the GPL, I would see your point. But this is the LGPL and it appears to meet your objectives.
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