On Tue, Jan 30, 2001 at 08:50:30PM +0900, Taketoshi Sano wrote:
> I have a question about a software, which outputs the following
> message with "-version" option. Is this redistributable ?
>
> (the output of "<a command> -version")
>
> There is NO warranty. You may redistribute this software
> under the terms of the GNU General Public License
> and the XXX copyright.
> For more information about these matters, see the files
> named COPYING and the XXX source.
>
> where the license conditions in XXX copyright inculdes
>
> - Use of the Software in any form is permitted provided that
> it is not for profit-making
> (e.g. collecting tolls for using the Software).
>
> - Copy and redistribution of the Japanese translation of
> the Software is permitted provided that it is not for
> commercial purpose
>
> - Modification of a part of the the Software is permitted
> provided that you notify the author of your modification.
> You shall not release your modification to public without
> prior approval of the author.
> Redistribution of the modified version of the Software is
> permitted provided that the receiver can easily restore it
> to the original.
>
> I think these conditions conflicts GPL, and the output message
> of this command with "-version" option is problematic.
>
> As far as I know, the software itself does not includes GPL code.
> It just links to a LGPL library dinamically.
>
> I have not subscribed this list, so please cc: me when you follow this.
> I'll appreciate your comments and opinions. TIA.
Not only is this in conflict with the GPL, but these provisions make
the package non-free. However, in view of the conflicting messages,
the only course of action is to get the owner of the copyright to
state what the actual licensing terms are.
sam th
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