Forum OpenACS Q&A: Re: GPL and the use of GPLed Code in Commercial Products

Hi,

publish a windows installer with the latest OpenACS and
.LRN code in a regular fashion

We would commit to this for every 6-9 months if there is somebody who can tell us what version of the code to include and who would perform the testing of the OpenACS and .Lrn stuff. That means: I can take the responsibility for the installer, but I dont't want to have to inquire whether we've got the right versions together. That's really not our job...

maybe I looked at something different in P/O

Maybe. The Menus are really just menus, generated from the database. I haven't seen something like this in OpenACS yet.

You are probably refering to the P/O "components". The main difference between the OpenACS portal and "components" is that you can add/modify components at the system runtime. That means: You can install a new package and this package can add stuff to the pages of another package.

what is the difference between listbuilder and your report system?

The same as before: "Binding Time". Imagine if the number of columns of the listbuilder could be changed via a maintenance screen or by another module. Listbuider is static. That means that you have to modify its code to add a new column.

Bests,
Frank