Re: GPL link against non-free in original work (Re: Isn't a kde version..)
Peter S Galbraith writes:
> In your above example, the _hydrid_ would be created and
> distributed by the owner of the copyright, and it still couldn't
> go into Debian. Right?
That is the Debian policy. It is not one I agree with, but I was outvoted
and I see no point in further debating the point. An exception clause is
trivial to add and is a good idea anyway.
> [Lyx] doesn't have an exception clause, but rather `remarks' clarifying
> the license:...
Let them call it what they want: an exception clause is what it is.
> Would adding the email from the copyright holder be enough of a
> clarification?
Perhaps. Can we see the email?
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John Hasler
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