Re: [HACKERS] PostgreSQL Licence: GNU/GPL

Brent Verner wrote:
> 
> [2002-01-21 01:30] Tom Lane said:
> 
> | Perhaps something like this:
> |
> |    The PostgreSQL project has released its code under the BSD license
> |    since its inception; as did the Berkeley Postgres project before us.
> |    Occasionally, users suggest that the project be relicensed under the
> |    GPL.  This is not very practical because it would require the
> |    concurrence not only of the current developers, but many past
> |    contributors both at Berkeley and all over the net.  Furthermore,
> |    many PostgreSQL developers feel the GPL contains restrictions that
> |    would limit the ability of commercial entities to contribute or
> |    continue contributing to the codebase, and question the need for such
> |    restrictions.  In light of these issues, we will continue with the
> |    BSD license for the foreseeable future.
> 
> +1

Yep, lets go with this version.

+ Justin

> 
> cheers.
>   brent
> 
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