# FAQ

Release:

  0.6.1

Date:

  May 16, 2026

Frequently asked questions about nipy

- Why …
  - Why nipy?
  - Why python?
- Licensing
  - How do you spell licence?
  - Why did you choose BSD?
  - How does the BSD license affect our relationship to other projects?
  - What license does the NIH prefer?
- Documentation FAQ
  - Installing graphviz on OSX
  - Error writing output on OSX
  - Sphinx and reST gotchas