[Chicago-talk] Perl binaries

[Michael D. Stemle, Jr.]

That's not true for many modules.  IIRC, any modules that are GPLed code or 
link to libs/modules/code that is GPLed would be illegal to use in this 
fashion.

On Friday 27 October 2006 12:43, Jonathan Rockway wrote:
> johnnnnnnn wrote:
> > But the legal question remains: in what way is releasing binary forms
> > of Perl apps illegal?
>
> It's not.  This is why RMS doesn't like the Perl license; it explicitly
>
> allows for binary-only distribution:
> > 4. You may distribute the programs of this Package in object code or
> > executable form, provided that you do at least ONE of the following:
> >
> >     a) distribute a Standard Version of the executables and library
> > files, together with instructions (in the manual page or equivalent) on
> > where to get the Standard Version.
> >
> >     b) accompany the distribution with the machine-readable source of
> >     the Package with your modifications.
> >
> >     c) give non-standard executables non-standard names, and clearly
> >     document the differences in manual pages (or equivalent), together
> >     with instructions on where to get the Standard Version.
> >
> >     d) make other distribution arrangements with the Copyright Holder.
>
> As long as you call your app something other than "perl" or "ls", you're
> legally in the clear.
>
> If, as a Free Software author, you want people using your library to
> open source their application, license your module ONLY under the GPL.
> Then binary-only redistribution becomes illegal (as long as you have
> enough money to successfully sue the infringer, which you probably don't).
>
> Expect resistance from other people though, as it's considered
> "anti-social" to license your CPAN modules under something other than
> the Perl license.  (I can see the value in this, which is why I
> dual-license my modules.  But for everything else I stick with the GPL.)
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Regards,
> Jonathan Rockway

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