Mailing List Archive: using KinoSearch in a commercial app

using KinoSearch in a commercial app

Aug 10, 2006, 4:44 AM

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Greetings all,

I would like to use KinoSearch in a commercial app (i.e. a packaged application that I sell to the end users). Are there any restrictions in doing so.?

Thanks
Saurabh
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henka at cityweb

Aug 10, 2006, 8:23 AM

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> I would like to use KinoSearch in a commercial app (i.e. a packaged
> application that I sell to the end users). Are there any restrictions in
> doing so.?

This page
(http://www.rectangular.com/kinosearch/docs/stable/KinoSearch.html) has
licensing information (ie, it uses the same license as that used by Perl -
which uses either: Artistic License, or GNU GPL).

Cheers
Henry

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saurabh at danicorp

Aug 10, 2006, 9:03 AM

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Thanks Henry,

What does that mean in plain English? You mention Artistic License, "or" GNU GPL.

This "OR" is more confusing, because from what I read, Artistic License allows use in commercial application, but GNU does not (or it requires that you republish your code).

Thanks
Saurabh

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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:40:02 +0200 (SAST)
Subject: Re: [KinoSearch] using KinoSearch in a commercial app
From: henka@cityweb.co.za
To: saurabh@danicorp.com
Cc: kinosearch@rectangular.com

> I would like to use KinoSearch in a commercial app (i.e. a packaged
> application that I sell to the end users). Are there any restrictions in
> doing so.?

This page
(http://www.rectangular.com/kinosearch/docs/stable/KinoSearch.html) has
licensing information (ie, it uses the same license as that used by Perl -
which uses either: Artistic License, or GNU GPL).

Cheers
Henry

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tony-kino at kasei

Aug 10, 2006, 9:31 AM

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On Thu, Aug 10, 2006 at 09:00:43AM -0700, Saurabh Dani wrote:
> What does that mean in plain English?

I would suggest you consult a qualified lawyer.

Licensing for software is a tricky business, and if you want to get it
right, then you need proper advice.

> You mention Artistic License, "or" GNU GPL.

Yes. KinoSearch, like many perl modules, are dual licensed.

> This "OR" is more confusing, because from what I read, Artistic License
> allows use in commercial application, but GNU does not (or it requires
> that you republish your code).

I don't mean to sound rude, but this makes it clear that you do not
really understand the issues and should seek proper advice if you are
unsure of the issues involved in commercial distribution.

Tony