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Bug#644650: marked as done (tzdata: possible copyright violation)

Your message dated Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:47:58 +0200
with message-id <20111017194757.GE5009@hall.aurel32.net>
and subject line Re: Bug#644650: tzdata: possible copyright violation
has caused the Debian Bug report #644650,
regarding tzdata: possible copyright violation
to be marked as done.

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Package: tzdata

Hi,

I've read today that upstream has taken down the source because
of a law suite against them.  From what I understand they have
based some of their historic information on the ACS American
Atlas.  Upstream believes that all information is in the public
domain.


Kurt

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On Fri, Oct 07, 2011 at 10:01:58PM +0200, Kurt Roeckx wrote:
> On Fri, Oct 07, 2011 at 09:22:17PM +0200, Julien Cristau wrote:
> > On Fri, Oct  7, 2011 at 21:17:35 +0200, Kurt Roeckx wrote:
> > 
> > > Package: tzdata
> > > 
> > > Hi,
> > > 
> > > I've read today that upstream has taken down the source because
> > > of a law suite against them.  From what I understand they have
> > > based some of their historic information on the ACS American
> > > Atlas.  Upstream believes that all information is in the public
> > > domain.
> > > 
> > What do you think filing this bug achieves?
> 
> I'm just trying to make you aware of the issue.  Do with it as you
> see fit.
> 

ICANN is now upstream of the project, and quoting the press release:

| "We believe it's important to continue the operation of the database.
|  We'll deal with any legal matters as they arise."

I therefore think this bug can be closed.

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