Talk:Ext (javascript library)

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[edit] Controversy: Is ExtJS really free ?

Now that Ext is GPLv3, The information below is more for entertainment than substance. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.28.154.69 (talk) 19:29, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

I've edited the article to reflect the licensing complexity and its interpretations. Martijn Faassen (talk) 11:54, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
I don't see how the Ext 2.1 situation is more confusing - it seems to be a fairly clear dual licensing model (GPL or commercial) now. I've updated the article. Martijn Faassen (talk) 00:13, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
Heh, well, the authors of Ext do like to make it more confusing. This is their interpretation: http://extjs.com/forum/showthread.php?p=156236#post156236
In my understanding of the GPL, if the GPL is used in a web application, that does not mean that all those who *use* the application will be able to ask for the source code under this license. Only those who you actually *give* the application you should also give the source code to, licensed under the GPL. Of course with javascript the situation makes it somewhat more confusing, as this runs on the client side. This would imply at least that all javascript code on the client falls under the GPL, but not necessarily any server-side code that generates it. Anyway, I don't care enough to really figure it out. Martijn Faassen (talk) 00:23, 22 April 2008 (UTC)