3 Nov
2006
3 Nov
'06
4:49 p.m.
Having said that, there is at least one existing VST
on Linux
implementation that uses a proprietary application layer, so from
Steinberg's viewpoint the current SDK licence is perhaps not a
problematic one.
And which also includes VST headers with its source without Steinberg's
explicit permission and doing so legally? If so, which one is it and how they pull that one off?
its perfectly legal to use VST in any app.
what is not legal is redistributing the headers (or any other part of
the SDK). this redistribution is the issue for GPL'ed applications
because it means that the authors cannot distribute all the code
required to build the application. i do not have any news from SSL, but i will prod the
people who are
talking to Steinberg. it will not hurt to have as many people as
possible raising this with Steinberg - they know its an issue, they just
have to (a) pick a license (b) use it.
In that case, as soon as I get a chance (December?), I'll try getting a hold
of Steinberg. In the meantime, do you happen to know whom are SSL talking to
(German HQ or someone else)? I would greatly appreciate any info you may
have on this one!
Best wishes,
Ico