On Fri, 2003-08-08 at 02:51, Pierre THIERRY wrote: > I just looked at the license for some Apache software, like Xalan, > Xerces of FOP. I noticed that it forbids the use of their name in > derived work without written permission. > No, it forbids the use of their names in derived *Products*, not works... 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache", nor may "Apache" appear in their name, without prior written permission of the Apache Software Foundation. Of course, how much of a difference is implied between the two terms probably entirely depends on your country and how much you each pay for your lawyers. OTOH a quick Google indicates that the Apache Software Foundation consider packages of Apache (even with modifications & bug fixes) to be "Apache" and not another product. I guess they believe that if it's packaged as Apache, acknowledged as Apache, says Apache on the box and is Apache, then it's the Apache product. Scott
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