[izpack-users] License question

[Julien Ponge]

Hi Nico,

> What I am wondering about is what I have to do if I just _use_ IzPack to
> make an install.jar
> from my Java program in order to distribute that one. (I am not distributing
> IzPack source
> or a modification of IzPack).

You don't have to worry ;-) IzPack is Apache-licensed. Some 3rd-party
optional code (the look and feels) may be distributed under different
terms.

> 1) Do I have to include those license files into my distribution and make
> the end user aware
> of those terms?

If you use a look and feel that is LGPL-licensed, you should
theoretically indicate that the installer (and not your software) is
using some LGPL-licensed code... In practice this is never an issue,
but if you want to be perfectly "clean" then I suggest that you link
to the LGPL license from your download page or whatever. I am not a
lawyer though, so if you are a business I suggest that you consult
your favorite lawyer.

> 2) I have a license panel showing up during installation that displays my
> (proprietary) license.
> Do I have to add anything to that concerning IzPack ?

Absolutely nothing, the Apache license is unobtrusive.

Cheers