Licenses
========

SimSo
-----

SimSo is distributed under the CeCILL license::

        Copyright LAAS-CNRS (2012-2015)

        maxime.cheramy@laas.fr

        This software is a computer program whose purpose is to provide a
        simulator for Multiprocessor Real-Time Scheduling with Overheads.

        This software is governed by the CeCILL license under French law and
        abiding by the rules of distribution of free software.  You can  use,
        modify and/ or redistribute the software under the terms of the CeCILL
        license as circulated by CEA, CNRS and INRIA at the following URL
        "http://www.cecill.info".

        As a counterpart to the access to the source code and  rights to copy,
        modify and redistribute granted by the license, users are provided only
        with a limited warranty  and the software's author,  the holder of the
        economic rights,  and the successive licensors  have only  limited
        liability.

        In this respect, the user's attention is drawn to the risks associated
        with loading,  using,  modifying and/or developing or reproducing the
        software by the user in light of its specific status of free software,
        that may mean  that it is complicated to manipulate,  and  that  also
        therefore means  that it is reserved for developers  and  experienced
        professionals having in-depth computer knowledge. Users are therefore
        encouraged to load and test the software's suitability as regards their
        requirements in conditions enabling the security of their systems and/or
        data to be ensured and,  more generally, to use and operate it in the
        same conditions as regards security.

        The fact that you are presently reading this means that you have had
        knowledge of the CeCILL license and that you accept its terms.



Dependencies
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SimPy
^^^^^

SimPy is an object-oriented, process-based discrete-event simulation language for Python.
SimPy 2 is released under the GNU Lesser GPL (LGPL) license.

NumPy
^^^^^

Numpy is licensed under the BSD license, enabling reuse with few restrictions.

PyQt
^^^^

The Graphical User Interface of SimSo relies on the GPL version of PyQt. Qt itself is available
in GPL and LGPL versions.