Re: Intention to move mcrypt to PECL

On 6 October 2016 at 11:12, Jakub Zelenka <bukka@php.net> wrote: > Hi, > > On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 5:58 PM, Leigh <leight@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hello list, >> >> It is my intention to create a new PECL package for ext/mcrypt, so >> that it can be removed from master as per the RFC >> (https://wiki.php.net/rfc/mcrypt-viking-funeral) >> >> I do not expect there to be any updates to the extension after it has >> been migrated, however we voted to move it there. >> >> Any objections/comments? If not I'll apply for my PECL account in the >> next few days. >> > > I don't think it can be added to PECL as it breaks its licensing rules > (mcrypt is GPL licensed): > > Note: wrappers for GPL (all versions) or LGPLv3 libraries will not be > accepted. Wrappers for libraries licensed under LGPLv2 are however allowed > while being discouraged. > > See https://pecl.php.net/account-request.php > > Cheers > > Jakub > Interesting, thanks for that.