Re: Wireshark license info and its usage.

[Jaap Keuter <jaap.keuter () xs4all nl>]

Hi, 

Always check the documentation provided, and/or any license
information in the binary distribution. 

You'll find it in the About
Wireshark dialog box, on the tab License. 

FYI: (Most of) the Wireshark
code is licensed under "GPL 2 or later." 

In short: The GPL says nothing
about use, it (very clever) addresses distribution only. 

For more
information on the GPL, look here: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html
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Thanks,
Jaap 

On Wed, 5 May 2010 12:20:58 +0530, Vijay Venkataraman 
wrote:  

Hi Group,
What is the latest license with which wire shark ships.
(LGPLV3 or GPLV3)
There is a confusion on just using it. (Not modifying
it)
The org is concerned that it is dangerous to use wireshark with its
current licensing terms. 
 I am not convinced. Can anyone take time to
clearly explain, so that i can take it back and explain about this.


Regards,
Vijay Venkataraman  

 

Links:
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http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html

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