[Idle-dev] Source code of IDLE

[Sean Felipe Wolfe]

Ah, you would have to read the license in detail then.

https://www.python.org/download/releases/2.7/license/

Looks like you *can* distribute closed-source software for commercial
purposes but I just skimmed the page. Also I'm not a mutant. I mean
attorney.

On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 9:17 AM, Александр <kalumb1 at yandex.ru> wrote:

> Yes, I'm likely to sell the program. What do I need to do in order not to
> violate the license? I am ready to indicate all the authors. Maybe
> something else is needed?
>
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> 02.10.2017, 22:45, "Sean Felipe Wolfe" <ether.joe at gmail.com>:
>
> Generally speaking open-source means you can use the code. You have to be
> careful a) if you want to sell your product and b) an opensource license
> may require you to give credit.
>
> If you are interested in development on IDLE or the Python language in
> general, you might also check out the mentor mailing list at
> https://www.python.org/dev/core-mentorship/
>
> Nice screenshot! Keep pressing on!
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> On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 4:05 AM, Александр <kalumb1 at yandex.ru> wrote:
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> I need a code editor with syntax highlighting and with the other buns that
> are in IDLE. I do not need an interpreter, only an editor is needed.
> The essence of the program: the user enters the code, the program executes
> it and displays the result.
> Therefore, I appealed to you, as the official developers of IDLE. Can I
> use your code in my project? I can specify any information about the IDLE
> authors. What exactly is required?
> The license seems to allow me to use the code, but I'm not sure.
> Screenshot of the program in the attachment.
>
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> 02.10.2017, 07:06, "Sean Felipe Wolfe" <ether.joe at gmail.com>:
>
> That depends. Are you building a space rocket to another planet??! That
> would be awesome. :)
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 1, 2017 at 10:40 AM, Terry Reedy <tjreedy at udel.edu> wrote:
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> On 9/30/2017 9:50 AM, Александр wrote:
>
> Tell me, please, can I use some of the IDLE source code in my program?
>
>
> The official answer is "Read the license", in particular, the PYTHON
> SOFTWARE FOUNDATION LICENSE VERSION 2.  You can access it on the online
> docs or by entering 'license()' at a >>> prompt or in IDLE, Help => About
> IDLE => License.  In general, the license is generous in giving
> permissions, so long as one gives credit and takes responsibility for the
> result.
>
> I do not know the legal definition of 'derivative work' as used in the
> license, and you did not say how much is 'some'.  If you use all or most of
> a module, include the the copyright notice of clause 2 and the 'brief
> summary of changes' of clause 3.
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