Is MS-PL (Microsoft Public License) code allowed i

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If someone wants to use parts of a code licensed under MS-PL and use it in a commercial product, is that allowed by MS-PL? What are the restrictions.

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It's the Microsoft Public License (Ms-PL). Yes, you can pretty much do whatever you want with the code.

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff648068.aspx

However, do read the conditions. Ones worth noting:

• If you distribute any portion of the software, you must retain all copyright, patent, trademark, and attribution notices that are present in the software.

• If you distribute any portion of the software in source code form, you may do so only under this license by including a complete copy of this license with your distribution. If you distribute any portion of the software in compiled or object code form, you may only do so under a license that complies with this license.

NOTE: the MS-PL appears to be deliberately incompatible with the GPL.