Can GnomeRAR be a part of Debian?

[Pedro Guerreiro <digito@bigfoot.com>]

[Please CC me in all replies, as I don't read -legal]

Hi.

A while ago I posted a ITP for GnomeRAR, a really nice utility, in the way
of Winzip in the Window$ world. But the upstream author has plans to use the
unrar-module, with his software, and this might have soma problems. Attached
are the license for the unrar-module. The problem seems to be in 2) and 3).
>From 3) I understand that it simply can't be packaged, even in non-free. Am
I correct?

Thanks.
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      The source code of unRAR utility is freeware. This means:

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   2. The unRAR sources may be used in any software to handle RAR
      archives without limitations free of charge, but cannot be used
      to re-create the RAR compression algorithm, which is proprietary.
      Distribution of modified unRAR sources in separate form or as a
      part of other software is permitted, provided that it is clearly
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      not be used to develop a RAR (WinRAR) compatible archiver.

   3. The unRAR utility may be freely distributed, provided the 
      distribution package is not modified.  No person or company 
      may charge a fee for the distribution of unRAR without written
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                                            Eugene Roshal