Re: Summary: Is Open Publication License v1.0 compatible?, was Re : GPL+ for docs

[Humberto Massa <humberto.massa@almg.gov.br>]

Frank Lichtenheld wrote:

> Hi.
.. stuff ...
> > - The person who makes any modifications must be identified, which
> >  violates the dissident test.
>
> Hmm, a question about this: Wouldn't make this the GPL DFSG-nonfree? It
> states
> "You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating
> that you changed the files and the date of any change."
> Or does this not imply that I have to give my name, too? Have I only to
> state the fact _that_ I changed the files?

I think this does *not* imply you have to give your name. P.ex.:

/*
 * CHANGED by someone at 23.Oct.2032: the function fx() now frobnicates
 * much more than before
 */

> TIA,

br, hth, Massa