-----Original Message----- From: boost-bounces@lists.boost.org [mailto:boost-bounces@lists.boost.org] On Behalf Of Kevin Sopp Sent: 07 October 2008 15:29 To: boost@lists.boost.org Subject: Re: [boost] [mp_int] new release
I can understand that two versions is a bad idea.
But I am puzzled at your reluctance to claim copyright (and hence to use the Boost licence which deliberately gives all the rights of a public domain thing - and frees you of all responsibility too).
In many countries, if you have written it, you have copyright anyway.
That's why you need to give it away explicitly to make it public domain.
What is your objection?
Copyright is the basic barrier that hinders adoption of code, with public domain code that last barrier falls. Anyone can use it for whatever purpose without any restrictions, it's the ultimate adoptable code.
My understanding is that this just isn't correct. There has been a lot of work to create the Boost license that achieves exactly this effect - and worldwide - and even approved by lots of real lawyers (IANAL of course!). So I strongly suggest you use the Boost license - it really does ensure that everyone can freely use it - achieving your objective to give away without any liability. Paul PS Since most of your potential 'customers' are would-be GMP users, put off by the GPL, a comparison of features might be useful? --- Paul A Bristow Prizet Farmhouse, Kendal, Cumbria UK LA8 8AB +44 1539561830 & SMS, Mobile +44 7714 330204 & SMS pbristow@hetp.u-net.com