14

In an open source project, a number of other open source libraries have been included to implement needed functionality, some as libraries (LGPL), and some as source code (non-LGPL). The new BSD license was selected for the project. The included open source libraries are licensed under the new BSD, MIT, Apache, and LGPL licenses, but no GPL licensed code.

How should these other open source libraries be credited?

Do all the library licenses need to be included in the main project license file?

Is it sufficient to just provide links to the project web sites in the Help->About dialog and documentation?

Is any credit really needed?

Improve this question
1

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
10

Each library that you use as a dependency should have a LICENSE file in their source code. I would just take these licenses and rename them to "LIBRARY_NAME_LICENSE" and include it with the source code.

I know licenses (like the BSD license) require that the original license be included when any source code is reused.

If you are just using these as linked libraries, I don't believe any of this is needed. But I may be wrong about this one.

Improve this answer
3
  • 2
    Be careful, even renaming the license file could be a breach of the license terms.
    – Doc Brown
    Jun 15, 2015 at 8:07
  • 3
    @DocBrown: What do we do in such case?
    – Kromster
    Jul 9, 2015 at 13:30
  • @DocBrown Are you aware of such a license?
    – user253751
    Jan 19, 2021 at 19:24

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge that you have read and understand our privacy policy and code of conduct.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.