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For a project I'm working on I need to include some Python modules that come standard with the Python SDK because the platform I am targetting (to be precise, PyS60) does not include these modules. Are there any licensing issues I need to address? Do I need to include the PSF license in my project?
My project is licensed under Apache 2.0.
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The Python installers for the Windows platform usually include the entire standard library and often also include many additional components.
The Python Standard Library is a collection of script modules accessible to a Python program to simplify the programming process and removing the need to rewrite commonly used commands. They can be used by 'calling/importing' them at the beginning of a script.
Usually the Python library is located in the site-packages folder within the Python install directory, however, if it is not located in the site-packages folder and you are uncertain where it is installed, here is a Python sample to locate Python modules installed on your computer.
According to the PSF License FAQ:
Can I bundle Python with my non-open-source application?
Yes. Unlike some open source licenses, the PSF License allows Python to be included in non-open applications, either in unmodified or modified form.
The FAQ goes on to explain about third-party module licensing.
In effect, I think the answer is 'Yes'.
DISCLAIMER: IANAL.
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