Re: GTK+ Licensing query

[Larry Reaves <larry yrral net>]

On Fri, 2009-03-20 at 14:32 +0530, sushil wrote:
> Hi,
>   I am new to Linux development and would like to develop a GUI using
> gtk+. The following are my queries
>
> 1. Can I write a close source software using GTK+?
Short answer: yes, you just have to share any modifications you make to
GTK+ (probably none). See
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_Lesser_General_Public_License for
details.

> 2. Do I need my source code to be  licensed under GNU LGPL 2.1?
No, but I would ask you to seriously consider an open source license.
For me, the perceived advantages of proprietary software seem to be
outweighed by the extra attention/help you will receive with open
software.  Although anyone can get the app for free, you are the expert
that can help with support/customization, and that knowledge/experience
is the truly valuable part.

> 3. I would like to use dbus libs along with GTK+. Is it pissible under
> the same license.
dbus is dual licensed, GPL (your program must be open), or
APL(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_Free_License) which would be
how you had to license it for it to not be open.

> 4. Is it possible to run the application on KDE desktop also?
Yes, as long as the GTK+ libraries are installed (almost a certainty on
nearly every distro).
> I am sorry, if I asked any funny questions.
>
> Thanks & regards,
> Sushil k Deka

Hope that helps.

-Larry
<larry yrral net>