Wireshark-users: Re: [Wireshark-users] Wireshark license info and its usage.
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From: Jaap Keuter <jaap.keuter@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 16:35:45 +0200

Hi,

Always check the documentation provided, and/or any license information in the binary distribution.

You'll find it in the About Wireshark dialog box, on the tab License.

FYI: (Most of) the Wireshark code is licensed under "GPL 2 or later."

In short: The GPL says nothing about use, it (very clever) addresses distribution only.

For more information on the GPL, look here: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html

Thanks,
Jaap

 

On Wed, 5 May 2010 12:20:58 +0530, Vijay Venkataraman <vijay.venkataraman@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi Group,
What is the latest license with which wire shark ships. (LGPLV3 or GPLV3)
There is a confusion on just using it. (Not modifying it)
The org is concerned that it is dangerous to use wireshark with its current licensing terms.
I am not convinced. Can anyone take time to clearly explain, so that i can take it back and explain about this.

Regards,
Vijay Venkataraman