Re: [Debian] Majordomo will be removed (fwd)
On Sun, Jun 04, 2000 at 05:24:14PM -0700, Jonathan Morace wrote:
> >Majordomo is *not* open source software. It doesn't fulfil the
> >conditions of the Open Source Definition. In particular, as this
> >security problem has been noticed and Debian is unable to fix it and
> >distribute a fixed version because of the license, there is little
> >choice left but to remove it in the first instance. It bears little
> >resemblance to the Apache license.
>
> I just reviewed the open source definition, and I am a little confused
> which rule you think it does not conform to.
>
> I think rule 4 describes the license requirement very well. If I'm
> reading it right, that is what the license says.
>
>
> 4. Integrity of The Author's Source Code.
>
> The license may restrict source-code from being distributed in
> modified form only if the license allows the distribution of "patch
> files" with the source code for the purpose of modifying the program at
> build time. The license must explicitly permit distribution of software
> built from modified source code. The license may require derived works to
> carry a different name or version number from the original
> software. (rationale)
Good point, I'm not certain why it's in non-free. I'm passing it on
to debian-legal and the majordomo maintainer for someone with more
expertise to answer.
Julian
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