Ok, i copy a class distributed by the best company in the world, their license, and modify the code a. License objenesis is open source, under the apache 2. In all likelihood, youve installed apache using aptget this downloads and installs prebuilt binary packages, which are customized to do things in the debian way file locations, default config files, upstart scripts, and niceties like logwatch are handled for you. If you create a product that uses apache tomcat software or provides additional functionality to that software then. Patches created against older releases may not apply to current sources. If you have feedback on this document, or any oss watch activity, please send it to.
If, for any reason, this license is not appropriate for you, please contact the development team so we can discuss alternatives. I read the original text of apache license, version 2. Dec 20, 2018 the license text is also released under the apache license, version 2. Elle est ecrite par lapache software foundation, qui lapplique a tous les logiciels quelle publie. All software produced by the apache software foundation or any of its projects or subjects is licensed according to the terms of the documents listed below. The commons clause is a license condition used to commercialize open source software. The information i gathered up to this point is a bit confusing, but it looks like a simple and proper way to comply is to have an about section in the app or something like that and cite some details for each library that was used name and author mostly and provide links to the apache 2. Unless otherwise noted all files in xml commons are covered under the apache license version 2. This code can be used to access cas using the rest interface only. Provided that i do not intend to change nativescript itseft, but im using it to develop an application, am i expected to give attribution to the license andor nativescript in the final app that i deliver.
As of 2015, according to black duck software and github, the apache license is the. The patent provisions of the common public license cpl and eclipse public license epl are described by mark webbink as quite similar to that of the apache license, version 2. Closed jessehu opened this issue may 30, 2012 7 comments. Note that only apache committers may subscribe to this list.
Licensor shall mean the owner or entity authorized by the owner that is granting the. Xml commons contains some software and documentation that is covered under a number of different licenses. To apply the apache license to your work, attach the following. Typically the licenses listed for the project are that of the project itself, and not of dependencies. Instructions for obtaining a source tree from subversion are at apache development notes. Simplified, example based and communitydriven man pages if you pronounce tldr in english, it sounds somewhat like tealdeer. The full list can be consulted in the open source definition, but here is a basic summary.
Apache mit licensed libraries in a closedsource app. This patch is required for the auto apply feature to work with apache 2. And as far as i understand, i must distribute my application using apache licence, version 2. Oct 30, 2015 each license has its own terms, so i will address only the apache license, version 2. Provided that i do not intend to change nativescript itseft, but im using it to develop an application, am i expected to give. Patent clauses in software licences software patents wiki. Subject to the terms and conditions of this license, each contributor hereby grants to you a perpetual, worldwide, nonexclusive, nocharge, royaltyfree, irrevocable except as stated in this section patent license to make, have made, use, offer to sell, sell, import, and otherwise transfer the work, where such license applies only to those. Lgpl license is incompatible with apache license issue. Various licenses and comments about them gnu project. The apache license is a permissive free software license written by the apache software. Licensor shall mean the owner or entity authorized by the owner that is. This condition is often applied with a permissive open source license to effectively transition a software to a sourceavailable licensing scheme, providing many of the same benefits of open source while still ensuring a business model to sustain the longevity of the project.
Cliff schmidts apachecon presentation titled licensing. I license past and future contributions under the dual mitapache2. Apr 16, 2020 unless you explicitly state otherwise, any contribution intentionally submitted for inclusion in the work by you, as defined in the apache 2. To inspect the license terms please consult the license and notice files in the root directory of the distribution. Can i use an open source library licensed under apache. Do i need to duallicense it under apache to fix this.
Osl software on ordinary ftp sites, sending patches to ordinary mailing lists. The apache license v2 an overview by rowan wilson is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. To apply the apache license to your work, attach the following boilerplate notice, with the fields enclosed by brackets replaced with your own identifying. If you are an asf pmc with a truly exceptional situation, please create a jira issue. Mit license spot the differences due to the helpful visualizations at a glance category. License shall mean the terms and conditions for use, reproduction, and distribution as defined by. Currently, there are two active apache d source trees. An apache product is a body of software being developed by the asf that the asf intends to both alter and to publish as a separate line of releases. Previous versions of the sgi free software license b. The apache license is widely, but not universally, considered permissive in that it does not require a derivative work of the software, or modifications to the original, to be distributed using the same license unlike copyleft. Licensor shall mean the owner or entity authorized by.
If you were wondering whether you can use apache licensed code in your commercial applications and what do you need to do in order to comply with the license heres the unofficial simple ans short answer. Law stack exchange is for educational purposes only and is not a. Top 10 apache license questions answered whitesource. Im using nativescript which is licensed under the apache 2. A permissive license whose main conditions require preservation of and license notices. Each license has its own terms, so i will address only the apache license, version 2. Log4j project licenses the apache software foundation. The text should be enclosed in the appropriate comment syntax for the file format. Its best if you can follow these recommendations, but as long as its clear what file falls under what license, you dont need to follow any convention. In case youre in a hurry and just want to quickly try tealdeer, you can find static binaries on the github releases page goals. Patent clauses in software licences software patents. Among the permissive class of free software licences, apache 2. Licensed works, modifications, and larger works may be distributed under different terms and without source code. The python code is opensourced and uses the standard apache 2.
Orekit is distributed under the apache license version 2. Contributors provide an express grant of patent rights. Derby is available under the apache license, version 2. When referring to apache tomcat software, please use the full name of apache tomcat for at.
The resulting software, however, must be released under gplv3. Can asf pmcs host projects that are not under the apache license. To inspect the license terms please consult the license and notice files in. Documentation home sun glassfish enterprise server 2. Use of these trademarks is subject to the terms of section 6 of apache license, version 2. It is essentially identical to the x11 license, with an optional alternative way of providing license notices. The author has explained to us that the gpls options for providing source all mean. If its worth money to you its important to get your licensing right. The apache software foundation and the free software foundation agree that the apache license 2. Apache licenses quick summary of the apache license 2.
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