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By: Zeno R.R. Davatz
 RE: formulas in a new spreadsheet [ reply ]
2009-09-18 20:37
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Dear Ken
So far the only client that uses Spreadsheet in his Software, that is not GPLv3 but still server based (as yours will be I suppose) is Workbooks.com. And they pay for their non GPLv3 license up to version 1.0. After that their will be a new negotiation.
http://www.spreadsheet.ch
Obviously you do want to contribute to Spreadsheet and there is always a possibility of combining the new feature you want (and will ultimately be GPLv3) together with a non GPLv3 license for you up to version 1.0. or further.
So let me get back to you with a quote.
Best
Zeno
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By: Ken Kunz
RE: formulas in a new spreadsheet [ reply ]
2009-09-18 18:37
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Zeno,
I believe we would use it with GPLv3. We are building a proprietary application that is available as a service (not licensed) over the web. My understanding is that since Ruby-Spreadsheet is distributed under GPLv3 (rather than GPLv3 Affero), utilization of our software over the web would not be deemed distribution.
We are certainly in favor of "giving back" to the open source community. I believe paying for development of additional features, which are then incorporated into the GPLv3 released code for anyone to use under those terms, is one way we can do this.
Best,
Ken
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By: Ken Kunz
RE: formulas in a new spreadsheet [ reply ]
2009-09-18 16:27
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Hannes,
The organization I work for has need for this feature as well. If needed, I can assign someone to dig into this and figure it out, and we'll eventually submit a patch.
But for us, Excel functionality is "commodity" vs. "domain specific" work, so the build vs. buy question comes into play.
So I'd rather hire you (or another Ruby Spreadsheet developer) to do this on a contract basis. Let me know if you're interested (or if you know someone else who might be).
Cheers,
Ken
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