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What is LGPL and MPL?
Broadly speaking, the scope of the MPL, LGPL, and GPL can be summarized this way: MPL: The copyleft applies to any files containing MPLed code. LGPL: The copyleft applies to any library based on LGPLed code. GPL: The copyleft applies to all software based on GPLed code.
Which is better GPL or LGPL?
The main difference between GPL and LGPL is that GPL provides more protection to the software users. It allows them the freedom to make changes to the software, share and receive source code. It is important to note that any changes made in the software must also be licensed under GPL.
What is the best open source license to use?
MIT License
Top open source licenses by risk
| Rank | License | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIT License | 32\% |
| 2 | GNU General Public License (GPL) 2.0 | 18\% |
| 3 | Apache License 2.0 | 14\% |
| 4 | GNU General Public License (GPL) 3.0 | 7\% |
Can Lgpl be used in commercial software?
You can use and distribute LGPL libraries on your website and use them in combination with commercial code. The only big restriction is that you must keep the library open source, including any modifications you make to it, and allow your users to obtain the source, licence and copyright information for the library.
What is meant by an LGPL software license?
LGPL (GNU Lesser General Public License) is a free software license published by the Free Software Foundation. The LGPL provides a more permissive alternative for the strictly copyleft GPL.
Can I modify LGPL code?
You may modify your copy or copies of the Library or any portion of it, thus forming a work based on the Library, and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of these conditions: a) The modified work must itself be a software library.
Is LGPL copied left?
And like the others, it’s a copyleft license. But unlike the GPLs and AGPL, the LGPL is what’s known as a “weak copyleft” license. This type of license straddles the line between strong copyleft licenses (such as the GPLs) and permissive licenses like the MIT or BSD licenses.
Is the LGPL viral?
LGPL only is non-viral if the end user can trivially replace the linked library with their own version.
What is the most restrictive software license?
Proprietary. Of all types of software licenses, this is the most restrictive. The idea behind it is that all rights are reserved. It’s generally used for proprietary software where the work may not be modified or redistributed.
Is LGPL open source?
The GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) is a member of the GNU family of open source licenses, along with the GNU GPL v2, the GNU GPL v3, and the GNU AGPL License.
Is LGPL compatible with closed source software?
LGPL: If you statically link it it in your application and you distribute the compiled application then you must release the source under the GPL to anyone who receives the binary. GPL is NOT compatible with closed source.
Can I Sell my open source software under GPL?
GPL: If you use it in your application then you must release your application under the GPL. That doesn’t mean you can’t also sell it (like they sell Linux CD’s) but you must also release the source code for free. That might work for you, but probably not.
Does using LGPL libraries violate the GPL?
If the company compiled a Linux, built their own program on top of it using only LGPL libraries, and sold the resulting product while publishing all GPL/LGPL sources with it, they are not violating the GPL.
What is the difference between GPL and LGPL license?
If you use a library that is GPL, and you link with that library, your software must be released with a compatible license. If you use a library that is LGPL, and you dynamically link with that library, your software does not have to be released with a compatible license, but you must still comply with the LGPL.