[CS-FSLUG] License Question

[Jukka]

On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 13:55:09 -0500, Don Parris <gnumathetes at gmail.com> wrote:
> I designed a database back-end for managing security officers' logs.
> Call it WatchMan (Watch Manager).  I would like to use the back-end
> design at work, but know that MS Access is what will be used.
> Creating this database at work will give me an opportunity to solve a
> real-world problem in a real-world business setting (something noone
> seems keen on giving me the chance to do thus far).  My boss is sold
> on the idea, but the office is a serious Windows shop.
> 
> While I prefer the GPL, it would almost certainly preclude the use of
> Access for a front-end, as far as I know (the result would be a
> derivative work, no?).  Should I use the modified BSD license that is
> GPL-compatible?  I think that would allow me to use Access while
> keeping the back-end design free/open.  I look forward to your input.
> 
> Don

For my opinion database front-end and back-end are separate components
and your work cannot be a derivative since you are not mixing their
sourcecodes.

Blessings,
Jukka