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Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 10:04:31 -0400
From: Christopher Faylor <cgf AT redhat DOT com>
To: cygwin AT cygwin DOT com
Subject: Re: License requirement for using Cygwin for shell s cripts only
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In-Reply-To: <80575AFA5F0DD31197CE00805F650D7602CF1E@wilber.adroit.com>; from drobinow@dayton.adroit.com on Tue, May 15, 2001 at 08:39:18AM -0400

On Tue, May 15, 2001 at 08:39:18AM -0400, Robinow, David wrote:
> Please read http://sources.redhat.com/cygwin/licensing.html
>I think this is pretty clear.  However, if you find this too hard to
>understand I suggest you consult an attorney rather than depending on this
>mailing list.

What he said.

Basically, if you provide the sources for EVERYTHING, including the
Cygwin DLL, on the same CD as your distribution you should be safe.

Also, if you have compiled your code using the cygwin compiler without
the -mno-cygwin option, then you'll need to provide the source code
for your programs on the CD as well.  Either that or purchase a
commercial license.

Hmm.  Isn't about time for a "What???  Commercial license!!!  What
is this all about???" good old-fashioned cygwin-mailing list flame war?
It's been a while.

cgf

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Smith Ray [mailto:Ray DOT Smith AT fujitsu DOT com DOT au]
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 8:00 AM
>> To: cygwin AT cygwin DOT com
>> Subject: License requirement for using Cygwin for shell s cripts only 
>> We are porting a commercial Unix applications to NT (none of 
>> us really want to but the
>> market is pushing us).
>> 
>> We have all the code converted and working and are now 
>> looking at what to do with our 
>> shell scripts.
>> 
>> What license requirements are required to use the Cygwin 
>> shell tools only?
>> (ie. no Compilers debuggers etc - just bash and a few shell utilities)
>> 
>> This will obviously mean re-distribution (or our clients 
>> downloading) the Cygwin 
>> shell and utilities.
>> 
>> Does this mean we (and each of our clients) need to purchase 
>> a full version of Cygwin.

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