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2003-09-21 08:08:01 AM
kylix1
I note from a quick check of Websites that C++ BuilderX is either free or
available for a few dollars.
Does anyone know whether the C++ BuilderX licence allows code developed
using the product to be distributed under the GPL? If not then it is not
much use to me.
Chris Gordon-Smith
London
graffiti.{*word*269}.net/c.gordon-smith/
 

using code and libraries that are compliant with the GPL. The
choice is yours since you are not bound to use any specific library or
toolset for that matter with C++Builder X.
Robert Love
 

Robert Love wrote:
The licence for my Personal edition of C++ Builder 6 says
"you may distribute your Works to others but .... the
Works that you distribute to others may not be used for any Commercial
Purpose."
When I previously asked whether code developed with BCB6 Personal could be
distributed under the GPL, quite a number of people thought that the above
clause would rule out distributing the code under the GPL.
Any thoughts?
Chris Gordon-Smith
London
graffiti.{*word*269}.net/c.gordon-smith/
 

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"Chris Gordon-Smith" < XXXX@XXXXX.COM >wrote in message
matters is how the code is or can be used.
As I read it, producing and distributing code which has the *potential* for
business use is a no-no. Even if you don't use it yourself, facilitating or
allowing others to do so is also a no-no.
Basically, anything you produce and distribute must be explicitedly limited
to charity, education and personal amu{*word*224}t.
 

JQP wrote:
has the potential to be used for business and what does not.
My understanding of the C++ Builder Personal Licence is that its OK to
distribute anything, so long as its made clear with the distribution that
the software should not be used for commercial purposes.
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"Chris Gordon-Smith" < XXXX@XXXXX.COM >wrote in message
allow possible business use and thus violate the Borland license IMO.
 

"JQP" < XXXX@XXXXX.COM >wrote in news:3f6dc709$ XXXX@XXXXX.COM :
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JQP wrote:
C++ Builder X Personal licence? Does that have the same restriction on
commercial use as C++ Builder 6 Personal?
Kylix 3 / C++ Open Edition has no such restriction, and indeed the licence
mandates that if code is distributed this must be under the GPL.
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Chris Gordon-Smith
London
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Email Address: Please see my Home Page
 

correctly it will not have that limitation... But you should post in
that group to get a clarification.
Robert Love