Re: Postfix

[john@dhh.gt.org]

LaMont Jones writes:
> As far as I can see there does not seem to be anything that fails DFSG.

This clause clearly fails the DFSG:

> In the event an intellectual property claim is made or appears likely to
> be made with respect to the Software, you agree to permit IBM to enable
> you to continue to use the Software, or to modify it, or replace it with
> software that is at least functionally equivalent.  If IBM determines
> that none of these alternatives is reasonably available, you agree, at
> IBM's request, upon notice to you, to discontinue further distribution of
> the Software and to delete or destroy all copies of the Software you
> possess.  This is IBM's entire obligation to you regarding any claim of
> infringement.

This says that IBM may revoke the license and order all copies of the
Software destroyed if IBM believes that someone may be about to sue them
over it.  No way can that be DFSG compliant.

> Could you put the issue to rest with an official reading?

There is no such animal.
-- 
John Hasler
john@dhh.gt.org (John Hasler)
Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, WI