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Copyright status of IDE icons in LC 9.6.3
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:19 am
by richmond62
An Open Source version of LiveCode was released (the last version numbered as 9.6.3) and
I should like to know whether the interface icons in the revTools stack are copyright or not.
Re: Copyright status of IDE icons in LC 9.6.3
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 6:55 pm
by FourthWorld
In jurisdictions where the national government is a signatory to the Berne Convention, everything not explicitly placed into the public domain has some form of copyright. The work's creator exercises these inherent rights through licensing terms defining their use.
For the elements of a given software release, refer to the license accompanying the package. IIRC the GPLv3 LC Ltd applied to that release has no exceptions for graphic elements, but if the terms are unclear you can check with the copyright holder.
Re: Copyright status of IDE icons in LC
Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 9:20 am
by genieee
richmond62 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:19 am
An Open Source version of LiveCode was released (the last version numbered as and
I should like to know whether the interface icons in the revTools stack are copyright or not.
That's an interesting question. It's possible that the interface icons in the revTools stack are copyrighted, but it ultimately depends on the specific icons and their design. You may want to consult a legal expert or reach out to the developers of LiveCode to get a more definitive answer.
Re: Copyright status of IDE icons in LC 9.6.3
Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 10:04 am
by richmond62
Ach, Ah cannae abide til that, sae ah'll juist mak ma ain, an, aiblins they'll be unco blyth, forbye.
Re: Copyright status of IDE icons in LC 9.6.3
Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 10:08 am
by FourthWorld
Is your question about your licence to use the icons? For that I'd recommend consulting the licence that came with the version you're using.
Re: Copyright status of IDE icons in LC 9.6.3
Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 10:33 am
by richmond62
Thank you,
FourthWorld: that makes the most sense so far.
