Re: PHP LICENCE
| From: | Peter | Date: | Mon, 17 Jun 2002 07:44:20 +0000 |
| Subject: | Re: PHP LICENCE | ||
| References: | 1 | Groups: | php.general |
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The popular MySQL admin tool is called PHPMyAdmin so i don't see why not.
"Kevin Waterson" <kevin@oceania.net> wrote in message
news:20020616093841.0aad1407.kevin@oceania.net...
> Just how much can the php name be used in applications?
>
> The license says....
> 3. The name "PHP" must not be used to endorse or promote products
> derived from this software without prior permission from the
> PHP Group. This does not apply to add-on libraries or tools
> that work in conjunction with PHP. In such a case the PHP
> name may be used to indicate that the product supports PHP.
>
> So, we have applications such as phpnuke etc that use the php name
> quite freely. Is this ok, or is it a breach of the license?
>
> Can I call my application (written in php) phpAppName??
>
> Is this descriptive that it supports php or is it using the php
> name to promote the application??
>
> I would really like some clarity on this.
>
> Kind regards
> Kevin