[Zope] Re: Using GPL'd modules with Zope?

Evan Simpson evan@4-am.com
Fri, 18 Oct 2002 13:28:18 -0500


Derek Basch wrote:
> So, If I would like to distribute the GPL'd code,
> THEN, everything must be GPL'd. I really dont
> understand what "GPL Compatible" means? How can
> something be "GPL compatible"? Doesn't the non-GPL 
> code become GPL'd itself upon distribution? It seems
> like an oxymoron to me? I wish DC would post some of
> this stuff on their website :(.

This isn't really a Zope Corp. issue; they just try to be as Free 
Software-friendly as possible.

You may be interested in the following:

http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#GPLRequireSourcePostedPublic
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#WhatIsCompatible
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#MereAggregation

Cheers,

Evan @ 4-am