Re: [HACKERS] PostgreSQL Licence: GNU/GPL

Hi all,

I have an addition for it :

Vince Vielhaber wrote:
> 
> On Tue, 22 Jan 2002, Thomas Lockhart wrote:
<snip>
> >
> > 1) Q: Why does PostgreSQL have a BSD license?
> >    A: PostgreSQL was developed at Berkeley and open-sourced under the
> > BSD license. That license has served us well over many years.
> >
> > 2) Q: Why does PostgreSQL not have a GPL license?
> >    A: See (1)

3) Q: Can I try and convince you guys to use the GPL, or maybe even just
      add the GPL to PostgreSQL?
   A: No.  You will be ignored and/or flamed depending on how people
      feel at the time.

      Probably flamed.

      And probably with enthusiasm.  :)

      Don't do it.


+ Justin

> 
> It's worth a try if you actually think it'll work, but as many times as
> I've seen it come up I seriously doubt #2 will settle it and the
> complaints of trying to sidestep the issue will be the new platform for
> those wanting it changed.
> 
> Vince.
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