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Re: Is the SYPP License DFSG-Compliant?



Clay Crouch wrote:
> The license does not restrict the _distribution_ of it. It can be
> sold as part of an aggregate.
> 
> So, I am not sure Clause 1 (Free Redistribution) of the DFSG applies.
> It is Clause 6 (No Discrimination Against Fields of Endeavor) that
> troubles me.... And I am not %100 sure is this license violates Clause 6.

I don't belive that clause 6 is referring to selling software when it
refers to fields of endeavor. It's referring to _using_ software, which
is why it says "... making use of the program ..." and gives some
examples of program use.

-- 
see shy jo



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