Re: reiserfs-utils_3.5.19-1_i386.changes REJECTED (fwd)
On Fri, 16 Jun 2000, Brian Behlendorf wrote:
> > I think I understand what the license is trying to say (that non-GPL
> > licenses are available from the author, if you don't want to be bound
> > by the terms of the GPL?), but the way it's currently worded is
> > incredibly sloppy and fails the DFSG.
>
> That blurb simply states a fact (that the copyright holder has the right
> to relicense), and I'm not sure how stating a fact is contrary to the
> DFSG. Of course, the licensor better make sure they get copyright
> assignment from all contributors, otherwise that fact becomes invalid,
> strictly speaking.
As has been discussed on the reiserfs mail list ot everyone's
satisfaction.
Andrew
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