On 10/22/06, Charles R Harris <charlesr.harris@gmail.com> wrote:
On 10/21/06, Bill Baxter <wbaxter@gmail.com> wrote:
Here's something I've been wondering: is it ok to port Matlab functions over to python? If so, then it's maybe an afternoon's work to get eigs working, given eigs.m and python Arpack wrappers. [...]
I haven't the faintest idea. What did the EULA say? What about a copyright? This sounds like a job for a lawyer, but I would guess it would be a bad idea unless the code is from a third party with a free license.
Gee, there's an idea. :-) ---- from License.txt ---- "Except as expressly provided by this Agreement, including the attached Addendum, Licensee may not adapt, translate, or convert "M-files", "MDL-files" or "P-code" contained in the Programs in order to create software, a principal purpose of which is to perform the same or similar functions as Programs licensed by MathWorks or which is intended to replace any component of the Programs. The Licensee may not incorporate or use "M-files", "P-code", source code, or any other part of the Programs in or as part of another computer program without the consent of MathWorks. A Licensed User may modify pieces of MathWorks' code for the Licensed User's own use. A Licensed User may share such modified code with others provided each recipient is also a Licensed User for the original form of the code. " ------------------------- So. If you're a Matlab licensee it would be ok to use it in your own stuff, but putting it in Numpy is definitely out of the question. --bb ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Using Tomcat but need to do more? Need to support web services, security? Get stuff done quickly with pre-integrated technology to make your job easier Download IBM WebSphere Application Server v.1.0.1 based on Apache Geronimo http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=120709&bid=263057&dat=121642