From b8b5ed65c26dd19a0bc9f8282a50c6dff90c456a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Richard W.M. Jones" Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 11:46:23 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] FAQ: Add section about using libguestfs in closed source programs. --- examples/guestfs-faq.pod | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/examples/guestfs-faq.pod b/examples/guestfs-faq.pod index 7c68325fa..9361cdd72 100644 --- a/examples/guestfs-faq.pod +++ b/examples/guestfs-faq.pod @@ -348,6 +348,15 @@ L. =end html +=head2 Can I use libguestfs in my proprietary / closed source / commercial program? + +In general, yes. However this is not legal advice. You should read +the license that comes with libguestfs, and if you have specific +questions about your obligations when distributing libguestfs, contact +a lawyer. In the source tree the license is in the file +C (LGPLv2+ for the library and bindings) and C +(GPLv2+ for the standalone programs). + =head1 DEBUGGING LIBGUESTFS =head2 How do I debug when using any libguestfs program or tool