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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