license FWD: Re: mxmap for debian
mxmap is a debian package currently, but it was packaged under a provisional
license. It's definitly non-free. I noticed version 1.0 was available, and
it's license had some problems that would prevent us from distributing the
program. I've attached the license to this message, and would appreciate
advise on exacty what we should ask them for. I think asking for DFSG is
out, they don't provide source code anyway, I'm just interested in the
minimal changes that can get it into non-free.
The problems I saw with the attached license were the clauses,
All software components available for free download from
the www.mayko.com web site may be freely distributed,
provided that all files are included in their entirety,
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
(I don't really want to include INSTALL or notes for running the program
on Irix in the .deb).
and are not altered in any way.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
(prevents modification of scripts to make it fsstnd complient, prevents
stripping).
You may not modify, decompile, adapt, translate, rent,
lease, loan, resell for profit, or create derivative works
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
(which I suppose a .deb file is.)
based upon the Software or any part thereof.
I suppose an addendum to the license such as this might cover it:
"Linux distributions may repackage some or all of the software into other
archive formats, modify files in the package, and add new files to the
package."
----- Forwarded message from Remco Treffkorn <remco@rvt.com> -----
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 09:15:15 -0700
From: Remco Treffkorn <remco@rvt.com>
Organization: EMC
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To: Joey Hess <joey@kitenet.net>
CC: Matthias Kattanek <mattes@ugraf.com>, Jim Davison <jimd@ugraf.com>,
Tom Hallinan <tom@ugraf.com>
Subject: Re: mxmap for debian
Hi Joey!
Joey Hess wrote:
>
> Can debian get some sort of special dispensation to make these sort of
> changes, or should I have the package be pulled from our distribution?
>
> --
> see shy jo
This "License" is a first iteration at best. We want to retain clean
copyright and to do this certain things have to be said. We clearly
do NOT want to restrict any ditributor from including mxmap.
You can have any special dispensation you need. Just come up with
the particular wording and you can have it in writing, or we can
amend our License file accordingly.
Cheers,
Remco
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remco@rvt.com (408) 685-1201
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remco@mayko.com (408) 461-0500
----- End forwarded message -----
--
see shy jo
Mayr & Kockelhoff Inc.
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Thank you for using Mayko mXmap, by Mayr and Kockelhoff, Inc.
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include the same fully functional Mayko mXmap program.
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non-commercial or non-business environment. It consists of
the Mayko mXmap mapping application, as well as a sample
collection of maps.
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as the Personal Edition, and may also include additional maps.
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