Re: PHP Licensed GeoIP PECL module proposal

Hi Ilia, Ilia Alshanetsky wrote:

It is not a matter of an exception, but the fact that only non-GPL (LGPL is ok) code can be placed inside PECL. The simplest solution IMO would be the re-license their extension under LGPL license.

I don't actually see a problem here. The extension will be under PHP License as most of the extensions in PECL. MaxMind LLC has given its permission for linking PHP License v3 licensed code to their GPL library. Andrey

On 12-Jul-06, at 9:52 PM, Olivier Hill wrote:

Hello, I have been in contact with Maxmind regarding their GeoIP Library. Since it is GPL'ed, it cannot be included on PECL. They have agreed to allow PHP (and everything developed with PHP License v3 or higher) a special license exception: From their LICENSE file: === Optional GPL License Exception for PHP. As a special exception, MaxMind LLC gives permission to distribute derivative works that are formed with GPL-licensed GeoIP software and with software licensed under version 3.0 of the PHP license. You must obey the GNU General Public License in all respects for all of the code used other than code licensed under version 3.0 of the PHP license. === If this is not enough to allow the inclusion of their PHP module on PECL, they would be happy to modify the exception. If this is indeed correct, I would like to propose this new extension under the naming "geoip" in Networking category or something. Thank you for any feedback. Sincerely, Olivier -- PECL development discussion Mailing List (http://pecl.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php

Ilia Alshanetsky