[I am not subscribed to license@apache.org.] On Thu, Nov 13, 2003 at 02:07:06PM -0800, Roy T. Fielding wrote: > Given the number of times Debian has violated our original Apache > license by redistributing modified versions of Apache httpd as if > they were the original, but actually containing security faults > and installation incompatibilities introduced by your repackaging > and addition of unreviewed "features", it would actually be a relief > not to be distributed in Debian. It was my understanding that the Apache upstream developers had always been aware of how Debian managed its packages of Apache, and (at worst) tolerated it. If that is not the case, can you describe the nature of your recent communications with our Apache package maintainers, and whether you feel your concerns have been adequately addressed by them? It is worth noting that our previous Apache package maintainer is no longer active with the Debian Project, and that for some time after his departure, the Apache packages languished a little without fully attentive maintenance. However, it's my understanding that this has not been the case now for several months (at least). I am confident that if your concerns with Debian's compliance with the terms of the Apache Software License are clearly articulated (perhaps in a new thread on the debian-legal mailing list), we will be able to rectify the situation. > However, the comments suggesting that the 2.0 license is not "free" > have no basis in the DFSG. I will not comment on the remainder of your message except to observe that it is the Debian Project's prerogative and responsibility to interpret the "Debian Free Software Guidelines". That said, our license-vetting process is completely public, and open to participation by anyone who is interested. One need not be a Debian Developer to to make cogent arguments and be taken seriously. If you feel that the Debian Project is institutionally drifting away from interpretations of the DFSG that are advantageous to your organization, you are perfectly welcome to join our mailing list, or appoint a delegate to do so, and attempt to influence our deliberations accordingly. You may have perspectives to share that have been under-represented to date. -- G. Branden Robinson | A fundamentalist is someone who Debian GNU/Linux | hates sin more than he loves branden@debian.org | virtue. http://people.debian.org/~branden/ | -- John H. Schaar
Attachment:
signature.asc
Description: Digital signature