Re: [Gretl-users] license of gretl script
On Thu, 13 Aug 2009, chris wrote:
I have written some gretl scripts which I would like to publish, but
it
seems like some parts of it are covered, or might be covered, by
patents. But I think I could publish the code with some strings
attached, i.e. only use in academia, no allowance to give code to
somebody else.
Now my question is, if it is possible to publish gretl script code under
my own terms, or whether gretl scripts are a derived work of gretl and
must be GPL licensed when they are distributed?
My initial feeling is that gretl scripts are not "derived works"
and therefore it would be acceptable for you to publish them under
a non-free license if you're worried about patent issues. But
this is not something that has come up before and I'd like to hear
others' views before setting a precedent.
I'll be offline for a few days, but should be able to respond
again on Monday.
Allin Cottrell