license issues

[a_null_mind]

I'm currently writing an application that uses 2 diffrent outside libraries. Each of these libraries have diferent licenses. One is a "BSD-like" license, and the other is a "do what you want with it" kind of licenses.

I need to use one more library that's under the LGPL, but seeing as how my application has to have it's own license because of the other libs, can i even use LGPL'd code without violating the LGPL? I've tried writing the author for permission, per the LGPL, but he won't reply...

I'm so confused due to this licensing mish-mash...

[bwkaz]

You can combine programs based on the BSD license with programs based on the GPL.

If the "do what you want with it" license is indeed "do what you want with it", with completely free reign on what you can do with it, then I don't see any problem in creating a derived work that you license under the GPL or something. I'm not positive, though.

What I really don't know about is whether the LGPL is compatible with the BSD license. I would guess it is, but you may want to read the LGPL, and the GPL FAQ, to be sure, or contact the FSF with the different licenses (like it says to in the FAQ itself) and maybe they would be so kind as to help.