storesafe / cordova-sqlite-evcore-extbuild-free

Cordova sqlite plugin with Android performance enhancements for PhoneGap Build, GPL v3 or commercial license options
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Document what can be done with GPL v3 vs commercial license #46

Open brodybits opened 5 years ago

brodybits commented 5 years ago

I think this needs to be clarified. The free GPL v3 license allows for internal development, testing, and distribution within an organization (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#InternalDistribution). This would be consistent with the Apple Developer Enterprise program (https://developer.apple.com/programs/enterprise/).

A commercial license would be required to distribute an app to another party without making the source code available.

GPL v3 does include a system library exception, which covers linking to closed-source system libraries. There are some more details and fine points in the following: