linux - Linux NetworkManager dbus API 许可证

Question

是否可以在封闭许可代码中使用 NetworkManager dbus API。我正在开发一个专有软件，它需要像完整的网络管理器一样配置网络。所以我正在考虑使用网络管理器的 dbus API，但我面临的困惑是我可以在我的专有软件中使用它吗？

Answer 1

这取决于您使用什么软件和用途。 (确实)没有简短的是/否答案。为此，您必须阅读 D-Bus FAQ其中讨论了其引用实现的许可，并了解它如何适用于您的情况。

这是当前给出的答案:

The short answer is yes, you can use it in proprietary applications. You should read the COPYING file, which offers you the choice of two licenses. These are the GPL and the AFL. The GPL requires that your application be licensed under the GPL as well. The AFL is an "X-style" or "BSD-style" license compatible with proprietary licensing, but it does have some requirements; in particular it prohibits you from filing a lawsuit alleging that the D-Bus software infringes your patents while you continue to use D-Bus. If you're going to sue, you have to stop using the software. Read the licenses to determine their meaning, this FAQ entry is not intended to change the meaning or terms of the licenses.