[wp-hackers] Offical Plugins, repository, and extending WordPress

[Tor Bjornrud]

On Jun 25, 2004, at 2:49 PM, scriptygoddess wrote:

> "The code will live on wp.org and feature prominent links to the 
> authors."
>
> I can't say this appeals to me very much. I like having easy access to
> my code. I wouldn't want it to live on someone else's server.
>
> If that means I'll never be able to create a "WP approved" plugin and
> anything I'll create will be relegated to the "and some other plugins"
> page, so be it, I guess... but I think that's unfortunate, just
> because I want to host it myself.
>
Well, Jenn, my understanding is that since WordPress is GPL'd, there is 
no compatible license that could prevent others from redistribution.  
In effect, if you did host it on your site, there's nothing you could 
do to control the dissemination
of your code across the Internet.  If WP wants to "certify" your 
plugin, and host it on their site, that's their business.  That said, 
there's nothing to preclude you from hosting that code on your site and 
having the "easy access" you say you like.


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Tor Bjornrud
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