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Re: Qt license
by Corbin on Tuesday 16/May/2006, @17:51

"Using the Qt Open Source Edition, can I make _non-opensource software_ for internal use in my company/organization?"

Keyword: 'non-opensource software'

"Although it is possible to write open source software for internal use, it is difficult to ensure that such software is used and distributed legally. For example, if your open source software requires any modules that impose conditions on you that contradict the conditions of the GNU GPL, including, but not limited to, software patents, commercial license agreements, copyrighted interface definitions or any sort of non-disclosure agreement, then you cannot distribute it at all; hence it cannot be given to consultants, employees for their personal computers, subsidiaries, other divisions, or even to new owners."

Right here it says that you can write open source software for internal use, just that if you're using any modules their license may contradict the GPL.

Next time please read the link before posting, ok?

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