MS-LPL

MS-LPL

As Miguel pointed out, this just seems … well, evil.

Notice the last clause in Section 2 :

(F) Platform Limitation- The licenses granted in sections 2(A) & 2(B) extend only to the software or derivative works that you create that run on a Microsoft Windows operating system product.

Wow. Can’t believe that you can still get away with open-sourcing code and then choosing a license like that.

There’s a great need for .NET application developers and consumers for them to be able to be cross-platform compatible - limiting yourself to a Windows environment limits your audience and adoption.

Hats off to Miguel and the Mono team for keeping Mono alive and well.

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