Bug#141611: cfg2html license
It appears as if there is an actual license available for cfg2html
now, however it doesn't look like one that fits the DFSG guidelines,
which is unfortunate. Here it is for reference:
http://f6.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/kCjYQQyCJlnLOdnga3jNaMFoeK9qfPdCQxqztlp1mQFx1PUKXEkvxBjNah0acrFNtcAcamrfhO_jwddc__tOjyoPHA/License.txt
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End-User License Agreement for the cfg2html package
This End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between
you (either an individual or a single entity) and the mentioned
authors (ROSE SWE and cfg2html authors, see file AUTHORS/Linux or
README.txt/hpux) of this Software for the software product identified
above, which includes computer software and may include associated
media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation
("SOFTWARE PRODUCT"). By installing, copying, or otherwise using the
SOFTWARE PRODUCT, you agree to be bounded by the terms of this EULA.
If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, do not install or use
the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.
SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE. All versions of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are
protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as
well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The sole
property belongs to ROSE SWE and the cfg2html authors.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following rights:
Installation and Use. You may install and use an unlimited number of
copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.
Reproduction and Distribution. You may reproduce and distribute an
unlimited number of copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT; provided that each
copy shall be a true and complete copy, including all copyright and
trademark notices, and shall be accompanied by a copy of this EULA
(e.g. original tar/sd/rpm/dev archive). Copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT
may be distributed as a scandalize product or included with your own
product as long as the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is not sold or included in a
product or package that intends to receive benefits through the
inclusion of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT may be
included in any free or non- profit packages or products.
2. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS. You can reverse
engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. Please send
modified versions back to the authors using diff(1) files suitable for
patch(1).
Separation of Components. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed as a single
product. Its component parts may not be separated for use on more than
one computer.
Software Transfer. You may permanently transfer all of your rights
under this EULA, provided the recipient agrees to the terms of this
EULA.
Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, the authors of
this Software may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the
terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all
copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and all of its component parts.
3. COPYRIGHT. All title and copyrights in and to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT
(including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations,
video, audio, music, text, and "applets" incorporated into the
SOFTWARE PRODUCT), the accompanying printed materials, and any copies
of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are owned by the authors of this Software. The
SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international
treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the SOFTWARE PRODUCT like
any other copyrighted material.
LIMITED WARRANTY
NO WARRANTIES. The authors of this Software expressly disclaims any
warranty for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT and any
related documentation is provided "as is" without warranty of any
kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, the
implied warranties or merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose, or disarrangement. The entire risk arising out of use or
performance of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT remains with you.
NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES. In no event shall the authors of this
Software be liable for any special, consequential, incidental or
indirect damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business
information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or
inability to use this product, even if the authors of this Software is
aware of the possibility of such damages and known defects. cfg2html
may hang your productive system! This is caused by faulty or hardware
related software such as *fdisk, diagnostic tools etc. For this reason
the usage of cfg2html on a mission critical system is not encouraged!
cfg2html also tends to fill up your filesystem with large log files.
If this is a problem for your system then simply do not use this
program.
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