[Bug 474044] Review Request: libzdb - A small, fast, and easy to use database API

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--- Comment #12 from Michael Schwendt <bugs.michael at gmx.net>  2009-02-12 11:08:21 EDT ---
Quote:

   the GNU General Public Licensed Zild Database Library (the `Program') 

This is how the file EXCEPTIONS uses the term "the Program". The GPL allows
modifying the Program. That's a non-issue even when applying the exceptions.
Quote:

   You obey the GPL in all respects for the Program and the Work


> Well, the EXCEPTIONS does not violate the GPLv3. It grants additional
> rights, not restrictions.

1 b.ii  is an added restriction. It takes away freedom. It overrules the
licence used for "the Work" when linking with "the Program". Even copyright
holders of libzdb cannot do that. For example: Assume I link (L)GPLv2 licensed
Work with libzdb + EXCEPTIONS, then 1 b.ii requires me to do more than what
would be necessary with just the (L)GPLv2.


I stick to my earlier POV, choosing "GPLv3+ only" is okay as one of the
multiple licencing options.

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