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Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:14:29 -0400
From: Joshua Lansford <Joshua DOT Lansford AT laserlinc DOT com>
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Subject: [geda-user] use-license: unlimited, dist-license: GPL
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Hi,
   I know this is probably hashed over and over, but I have done a fair 
bit of searching before asking.  I am developing schematics which can't 
become GPL.  Can I use a symbol from the library if the use-license is 
unlimited even if the dist-license is gpl?  The paragraph below 
references the board that comes from the design but not the additional 
propitiatory symbol and schematic files used to produce the board.  I 
could see it meaning that I have to give away the design but I can 
charge for the boards, thus this clarification.
~Joshua


 >>>>>>>>>http://geda.seul.org/wiki/geda:master_attributes_list#use-license
dist-license

The dist-license attribute is used to specify the redistribution license 
for the symbol or schematic. It should be the name of a known license. 
Some examples values are: GPL, GPL version 2 only, GPL version 3 only, 
public domain, Apache version 2, Modified BSD, X11, etc.

For a list of licenses see: FSF License List and OSI License List

use-license

The use-license attribute is used to specify the license for how the 
symbol or schematic can be used by other people in their own circuits or 
boards. Some example values are: unlimited, personal use only, not for 
sale, etc.

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    Hi,<br>
    &nbsp; I know this is probably hashed over and over, but I have done a
    fair bit of searching before asking.&nbsp; I am developing schematics
    which can't become GPL.&nbsp; Can I use a symbol from the library if the
    use-license is unlimited even if the dist-license is gpl?&nbsp; The
    paragraph below references the board that comes from the design but
    not the additional propitiatory symbol and schematic files used to
    produce the board.&nbsp; I could see it meaning that I have to give away
    the design but I can charge for the boards, thus this clarification.<br>
    ~Joshua<br>
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    dist-license<br>
    <br>
    The dist-license attribute is used to specify the redistribution
    license for the symbol or schematic. It should be the name of a
    known license. Some examples values are: GPL, GPL version 2 only,
    GPL version 3 only, public domain, Apache version 2, Modified BSD,
    X11, etc. <br>
    <br>
    For a list of licenses see: FSF License List and OSI License List<br>
    <br>
    use-license<br>
    <br>
    The use-license attribute is used to specify the license for how the
    symbol or schematic can be used by other people in their own
    circuits or boards. Some example values are: unlimited, personal use
    only, not for sale, etc.<br>
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