Re: IBM JDK for Debian?
Well, it *could* be packaged for debian, there is nothing against that in
the license. What *IS* illegal is *using* it under debian.
So, afaict, no one has plans on packaging it, but .... there exists a
package: ibm-jdk1.1-installer that you might find useful.. :)
On Sun, Jan 30, 2000 at 05:05:25PM -0800, Bernd Kreimeier wrote:
>
> A request for clarification: it is my understanding that the
> IBM JDK port for Linux can not be packaged for Debian because
> of licensing that requires RedHat. I also remember reading
> that IBM and RedHat have some kind of distribution agreement.
> Finally, I read a claim that Bruce Perens is/was talking to
> IBM about these issues.
>
> With respect to potato having gone into freeze, is it correct
> to say that even if the issue is resolved, the IBM JDK will
> not be available with Debian/for Debian? If any of the above
> is incorrect, I'd appreciate a notifier. Thanks.
>
>
> b.
>
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