New Open Source Project

[Dave Stubbs]

Paul Kozlenko wrote:
> Anybody's help would be appreciated on the topic of starting a new open source 
> project.
> 
> I have a project that I would like to start most likely using the LAMP suite 
> and I wanted to find out some info and opinions on what steps I should take 
> to get started.
> 
> For instance:
> 1. If the source code is PHP. There are a number of libraries out there with 
> some nice functions. Can this type of code be included without fear of 
> retaliation?
> 2. In most projects that I have looked at there is at least one LICENSE file 
> (GPL agreement). Can I simply use this file together with my project to 
> prevent unorthodox use of the project or parts?
> 3. If I see some useable code in other GPL projects, can I use the code 
> according to the GPL by simply getting written (email) permission to do so?
> 4. If I do get to reuse code, do I have to indicate within the code of my 
> project what lines are reused and from where, or is permission to use (#3) 
> sufficient?
> 5. What other considerations or groundwork does anybody suggest before I leap 
> into the world of Open Source project building?
> 
> Thanks to all
> - Paul
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Not meaning to be a twit or anything, but...

... most of those questions can be answered by actually "reading" the GPL...

Dave...
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