[Numpy-discussion] scipy binary for macosx tiger on ppc
Robert Kern
robert.kern at gmail.com
Fri Nov 30 18:47:34 EST 2007
Christopher Barker wrote:
> Robert Kern wrote:
>> "Official" binaries intended for distribution from scipy.org or scipy.sf.net
>> should not be linked against FFTW or UMFPACK since they are GPLed.
>
> Does that apply to binaries put up on pythonmac.org? It would be nice to
> have a "complete" version somewhere standard.
I would argue "yes, it does apply to pythonmac.org, too." scipy is a
BSD-licensed package. Putting GPLed components into the binaries which are
distributed at "standard" locations like our website, PyPI, or pythonmac.org
confuses that picture. I would be mollified if the download link had an
explanation attached, but unfortunately, pythonmac.org/packages does not have
any space for that.
--
Robert Kern
"I have come to believe that the whole world is an enigma, a harmless enigma
that is made terrible by our own mad attempt to interpret it as though it had
an underlying truth."
-- Umberto Eco
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