[gtk-list] Re: GTK and Qt comparison?

[Lokh <Patrice Fortier aquarel fr>]

> The GPL requires that all parts of the program (also shared libs) are
> under the GPL. The only exeption is the operating system clause. This
> is reason why the license of KDE is illegal.

Could you explain why the KDE license is illigal?
AFAIK KDE is a project, not a program. idem for Gnome.
> 
> The LGPL does not require the same license for the whole program. That
> is the reason why most libraries are LGPL code. You can use LGPL code
> in which program you want. You can use it even in a proprietary
> program.

I don't see exactly what you meant, but it can be misunderstood.
You can use the library for any program you want. ie: you can
write a commercial program linked with an LGPL libarary.
If you _use_ LGPL _code_ in your program (ie: include this code in your
program), your code must be LGPLed. 

> | I look at www.gnu.org but nothing really clear.
> 
> You can ask rms@gnu.org

I guess the original poster can find a french translationof the GPL
at http://www.linux-france.com

Lokh.