From 6d009fe50914e9556cbb163dd3e756457a2bdcd1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Denis Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2015 10:01:54 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Remove README.OpenSSL --- README.OpenSSL | 20 -------------------- 1 file changed, 20 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 README.OpenSSL diff --git a/README.OpenSSL b/README.OpenSSL deleted file mode 100644 index 61036eb..0000000 --- a/README.OpenSSL +++ /dev/null @@ -1,20 +0,0 @@ - -The dual-license on OpenSSL clashes with the more restrictive GPL -licensing on VTun. In most cases, an exemption on the GPL-licensed -product is ultimately required to ensure no barrier exists to using it -with a project licensed under a less restrictive license, legally -speaking. - -Historically, VTun binaries have been linked with OpenSSL encryption -libraries and distributed in combination. A de-facto licensing -exemption has openly existed only with respect to linking VTun code -against OpenSSL libraries as well as distribution within projects also -incorporating OpenSSL. To that end, and to clear up a question about -linking raised with OpenSSL, a special exemption is hereby granted: - -Permission is given to link the code of this program with the OpenSSL -library, or with modified versions of OpenSSL that use the same -license as OpenSSL, and to distribute linked combinations including -the two, so long as no other component within this program or the -resulting distribution forbids a coupling. -