Re: Intent of package LDP

[Santiago Vila <sanvila@unex.es>]

On 30 Nov 1998, Ben Pfaff wrote:

> Santiago Vila <sanvila@unex.es> writes:
> 
>    I think it is not DFSG-compliant, because of this:
> 
> 	* Any translation or derivative work of Linux Installation and
> 	  Getting Started must be approved by the author in writing before
> 	  distribution.
> 
>    The funny thing is that later, it says "All source code in Linux
>    Installation and Getting Started is placed under the GNU General Public
>    License", which is incompatible with the fact that derivative works
>    must be approved by the author. The GPL does not require this.
> 
> So example code is under the GPL.  This is different from the manuals
> themselves being under another license.  Unless I misunderstand the
> situation, this makes sense to me.

Ah, I understand. I was thinking about the manuals in source form
i.e. the .sgml file.

Ok, but then the manuals themselves are not DFSG-compliant, are they?

[ Point 3. "Derived Works" would fail, since you have to ask
  for permission ].

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