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by gitoby 2578 days ago
Author here. We didn't expect so much attention and are happy about the feedback! Ask us anything.

With regard to the GPL licensing issues brought up here: We are aware that the GPL is not sufficient and we are in the process of adding an LGPL option. This will allow you to publish apps based on Boden on the iOS app store.
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injidup 2578 days ago
How will the license enforce that an app using an LGPL version of the library can't be sold? As such LGPL doesn't mean the consuming app has to be free.
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gitoby 2578 days ago
Sorry, I should have written "apps conforming to the terms of the LGPL" instead of "free". Of course it's still possible to sell apps based on Boden licensed under LGPL as long as you comply with the license terms.

I fixed the parent comment.

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injidup 2577 days ago
Is there then a business model in a commercial license for Boden if a company can use it as LGPL? In general are there many companies who pay for a commercial license to avoid LGPL?
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