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→Why can't I use code from File Exchange in Octave? It's released under a BSD license!
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While interpretations of this vary, it should be safe to use the code if you contact the author directly and have them send you the code personally. | While interpretations of this vary, it should be safe to use the code if you contact the author directly and have them send you the code personally. | ||
If you need that code or think that the code is useful, | If you need that code or think that the code is useful, please write the authors asking them to release under a free license. Some examples of letters/email sent to authors can be found in the page [[Asking_for_package_to_be_released_under_GPL:_examples|Asking for package to be released under GPL: examples]]. | ||
Feel free to remix and reuse, just make sure you use your name! | Feel free to remix and reuse, just make sure you use your name! | ||