[linux-audio-user] Re: Linux Sampler

[Pete Leigh]

On 10/12/05, James Stone <jmstone at dsl.pipex.com> wrote:
> On Thu, 08 Dec 2005 08:33:58 +0000, Pete Leigh wrote:

> > Still, without explaining any more, would it be an idea for the authors to
> > indicate what their likely response would be under some easily imaginable
> > scenarios, like: "I'm about to release a commercial album where linux
> > sampler was used in production. May I?"

> >From my understanding, it is the commercial exploitation of the software,
> rather than the sale of music written with the software that they are
> trying to limit: so if you were to build a linux based synth, and sell it
> with LS installed, they would like to get some money from you for it,
> which they would not be able to do under the GPL.

Hi James,

I hope (and am quite prepared to believe) you're right. Just that it
doesn't specifically say that - it just says "commercial use [...] is
not allowed", which is a little vague. That's why I'm suggesting a
clarification for those unwilling to make assumptions might be
a good idea :-)

Cheers,

- Pete.